Congress 2013 Contacts During Congress the Committee can be contacted via the Congress Reception After Congress contact should be made via email to congress iat org uk Registered Office Institute of Animal Technology 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL UK Copyright Institute of Animal Technology 2013 All rights reserved no part of this handbook may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission of the Institute of Animal Technology and the Publisher Reproduction in whole or part without the express written permission of the copyright holders is prohibited This HANDBOOK is highly confidential Please DO NOT leave it unattended during Congress All information contained is correct at the time of going to press Published on behalf of IAT Congress 2013 by PRC Associates Ltd Designed and Printed in Great Britain Techs and Vets together we can make a difference 2 General Information

Welcome A message of welcome Dear Congress Delegate Welcome to Eastbourne and to Congress 2013 We hope you find the scientific programme informative and enlightening There will be an update on the European Directive 2010 63 EU which will be followed by an Ask the Inspector session This is your chance to ask the experts any burning questions you may have or if you are too shy to ask we have included a Question Sheet on page 35 for you to fill in and submit to a member of the Congress Committee As this year is a joint meeting with LAVA the theme of the conference is Techs and Vets together we can make a difference The IAT are delighted that LAVA members have joined us for Congress 2013 and we hope that this will be the first of many joint initiatives The Named Persons Workshop which takes place on the Tuesday prior to Congress will look at the relationship between the NACWO and NVS This theme will be further explored in the platform presentation by Linda Horan and Michael Wilkinson from the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow respectively After two false starts the IAT are pleased to confirm that in conjunction with the University of Middlesex the Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 5 is accredited and being delivered It is hoped the full BSc in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 6 will be available to be taught from academic year 2014 15 If you have any queries relating to the IAT qualification system there will be an Education Drop In Session on Thursday during the coffee break Some more details appear on page 22 and the IAT Administrator at the Congress Reception is also available to put you in touch with the relevant people The IAT AGM will take place on Tuesday 12th March at 18 00 hrs in the Gold Room and everyone is welcome to attend The IAT is run by and for its members so make sure that you come along and have a say in the future direction of your Institute The agenda for the AGM can be found on page 20 Despite the slight restriction in exhibition space this year we are still proud to be able to offer you a very full and varied Trade Exhibition Companies old and new are represented and we encourage everyone to make the most of this excellent opportunity to meet with exhibitors in a relaxed and informal environment outside the work place The Exhibitors have once again arranged a Trade Exhibition Quiz and details can be found on pages 8 and 96 Don t miss the Official Opening of the Trade Exhibition at 20 30 hrs on Tuesday evening Both the IAT and LAVA trust that you will find Congress 2013 to be an informative and enriching conference but if you have any suggestions or comments please contact a member of the Congress Committee either in person via the Congress Reception or by e mail congress iat org uk We wish you a very enjoyable joint Congress 2013 Institute of Animal Technology and Laboratory Animal Veterinary Association General Information 5

General Information THE VENUE All accommodation is located in various hotels in the vicinity of the conference centre Breakfast will be served at your hotel Lunches and Dinners will be served in the Floral Hall situated within the conference centre CONGRESS RECEPTION Throughout Congress the Congress Reception will be located in the foyer of the main conference centre Opening hours Tuesday 12th March Wednesday 13th March Thursday 14th March 08 00 17 45 hrs 08 00 17 00 hrs 08 00 13 00 hrs FIRST TIME AT CONGRESS Or would you just like to know where you are going Then come along to the Congress Reception on Tuesday 12th March at 16 00 hrs and join us for a tour of the facilities available Further details can be found on the Congress Reception MEALS Breakfast in your hotel 07 00 09 00 hrs Wednesday and Thursday 07 00 09 30 hrs Friday Buffet Lunch 13 00 14 00 hrs Wednesday and Thursday Lunch on both days will be served in the Floral Hall On Tuesday evening dinner will be served in the Floral Hall which is located in the conference centre at 19 00 hrs This is a sit down meal and will be followed by the official opening of the Trade Exhibition with a wine reception at 20 30 hrs Dinner on Wednesday evening will be served at 19 00 hrs also in the Floral Hall Thursday evening s Gala Dinner Dance will be at 20 00 hrs in the Floral Hall Please note that the dress code is smart and therefore gentlemen should wear jackets and ties No jeans and trainers please Gala Dinner Ticket This year we are introducing a new system for the Gala Dinner on Thursday evening and in your Delegate Badge you will find a Ticket for the Gala Dinner Trade Companies will sometimes ask you to join their table for the Gala Dinner and in this instance you should hand them your ticket They will then be able to reserve you a place on their table If you do not wish to join a trade table or for those who are perhaps on their own and are unsure where to sit please see a member of the Congress Committee who will be able to help you Table plans for the Gala Dinner will be available at the Congress Reception from 11 00 am on Wednesday coinciding with Morning Coffee General Information 7

General Information TEA AND COFFEE Refreshments will be served in the Trade Exhibition situated in the Devonshire Park Hall at the following times Wednesday Thursday 11 00 11 30 hrs 10 30 11 00 hrs and and 16 00 16 30 hrs 15 30 16 15 hrs TRADE EXHIBITION The Trade Exhibition is being held in the Devonshire Park Hall situated in the main conference venue Opening times Tuesday Wednesday Thursday are 20 30 23 00 hrs Official opening 09 30 18 00 hrs 09 30 16 15 hrs Trade Competition Two Chances to WIN an iPAD To be in with a chance you will need three things l the PASSPORT in your delegate bag l read the INSTRUCTIONS on page 96 l GOOD LUCK in the prize draw R C artelust bv H P O Box 2170 5001 CD Tilburg The Netherlands Tel 31 13 4555189 Fax 31 13 4550175 E mail info hartelust net Macaca fascicularis Macaca mulatta Beagle dogs Purpose bred for research use Health screened for a range of organisms Quarantined before shipment Full documentation with every delivery Direct delivery in own vehicle Prices and terms request

General Information AGM The 27th Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Animal Technology will be held in the Gold Room at 18 00 hrs on Tuesday A full Agenda appears on page 20 and attendance is open to ALL delegates LECTURES AND PAPERS The Platform Programme will be held in the Gold Room Please refer to pages 30 to 45 within the Scientific Programme section for all information on the Paper Presentations The Kevin Dolan Memorial Lecture formerly known as the Special Guest Lecture will be given by Professor Chris West of Edinburgh Zoo The abstract for his paper entitled Life in Zoos and a profile on Chris can be found on page 45 Kevin Dolan 1926 2011 Following the sad passing of Kevin Dolan at the age of 85 the IAT Council wished to honour his memory by renaming the Special Guest Lecture at the annual IAT Congress the Kevin Dolan Memorial Lecture Despite joining the world of animal technology somewhat later in life than most Kevin gained his IAT Fellowship in 1977 at the same time as gaining a Diploma in Law His contributions to the IAT included services on Council and Journal Editor for several years standing down only on retirement from Cancer Research UK In recognition of service he was made a Honorary Member and later became a Vice President Further contributions to the industry included his books Introduction to Laboratory Law now in its second edition and Ethics Animals and Science as well as many contributions to other books and articles on the subject of law and ethics However it was as a teacher that Kevin had the most impact He taught on the Postgraduate Diploma MSc course the Medical Technology courses at City of Westminster and on Personal Licence Modular training courses As Kevin gave so much over the years to animal technologists a Memorial Lecture in his honour is a fitting tribute to him General Information 9

General Information POSTERS Posters will be displayed on Wednesday and Thursday along the Floral Hall Walkway We are delighted that Lillico have agreed to continue their sponsorship of the best poster award Further details under Prizes and Awards All poster authors will be in attendance at their posters to answer questions from delegates on Wednesday Thursday 14 00 15 00 hrs 15 30 16 15 hrs Seven Poster Presentations will also take place on Thursday 14 00 15 30 hrs in the Gold Room A schedule and synopsis of each presentation appear on pages 46 onwards Abstracts of the other poster displays start on page 50 WORKSHOPS To attend any of the 6 workshops please register as soon as possible on arrival at the Congress Reception A programme and review on each Workshop appears on page 54 onwards All Workshops are IAT CPD credited Workshop 1 Speaking up about animal research John Meredith UAR Project licence review for the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Workshop 2 Body AWERB Ian Garrod Learning Curve Development Ltd Workshop 3 Reducing severe suffering Penny Hawkins RSPCA Workshop 4 passports what why when and how Nikki Osborne GA James Bussell Mary Ann Haskins Amanda Pickard and Caroline Chadwick RSPCA GA Passports Working Group GAPWG Workshop 5 Theory and practice of aseptic technique for rodent surgery Lucy Whitfield Royal Veterinary College Workshop 6 Preparing for being a Registered Animal Technologist RAnTech Ian Garrod Learning Curve Development Ltd 10 General Information

General Information PRIZES AND AWARDS The First Time Presenter Paper The annual Jack Mundy Prize has previously been awarded at Congress for the best paper given by a Junior Technologist but in 2004 the competition was opened up to include anyone who is making their debut presentation at Congress Three First Time presenters will participate this year starting at 12 25 hrs on Thursday and thanks to the continued sponsorship from B K Universal a division of Marshall BioResources a generous monetary gift of 150 00 will be awarded to the winner after the Kevin Dolan Memorial Lecture on Thursday afternoon Arthur Edward Jack Mundy FIAT was thought of by his peers as the founder of the Animal Technicians Association ATA in 1950 During the early years as Honorary Secretary he worked very hard to make the Association work and raise the original membership of 200 By 1960 it had doubled to 400 members When the Laboratory Animal Centre LAC discontinued their support of an annual Congress it was Jack who petitioned for the ATA to take over and he organised the first one in Bangor with the help of his wife Mimi The following year it was held at the Royal Veterinary College where he worked as Chief Technician and there were two exhibitors When the organisation became too big for two people to manage the Congress Committee was formed On his retirement Jack was awarded Life Membership of the IAT Best Poster The award for Best Poster sponsored by Lillico will be presented after the Kevin Dolan Memorial Lecture on Thursday afternoon A selection panel nominated by IAT Council judge according to the criteria of best content clarity and quality of science The prize itself is a generous cash award of 150 00 to the winner General Information 11

General Information Journal Article Marjorie Sandiford Whittingham Prize Animal Technology and Welfare Our congratulations go to Adnan Avdic Belltheus BSc PgDip whose winning paper was chosen by the Editorial Board on a clear majority to receive the 2012 Journal Article Prize for his paper Surgical derivation and care of germfree pigs published in Volume 11 No 2 August 2012 issue Adnan will be presented with a plaque at the Close of Congress on Thursday afternoon About the author Adnan graduated from James Cook University in Australia in Biology and received postgraduate education in Animal Biology at Plymouth University He started his career in animal technology at Huntingdon Life Sciences and moved from there to work as a surgical theatre technician with Michael Boyd at the Royal Veterinary College in London He works mainly as a junior anaesthetist at the forefront of in vivo science on projects such as in utero genetic manipulation uterine transplant germfree derivation and human tumour passage on a wide range of animal species Marjorie Sandiford Whittingham was a late arrival on Council in 1966 serving 11 years until she retired from work in the late 1970s For the 7 years prior to her retirement she was Secretary to the Institute and was also a Member of the Exam Board for all of those 11 years Marjorie s husband Dick Whittingham and Council set up the prize fund after her untimely death in Kenya where they had retired to The enormity of the amount of work that Marjorie completed during that period made her shorter service even more exceptional 12 General Information

General Information THE ANDREW BLAKE TRIBUTE AWARD The Andrew Blake Tribute Award commemorates the work and life of Andrew Blake who suffered from Friedrich s ataxia a hereditary condition described as one of the worst of neurological diseases Andrew died in May 2002 aged 39 Andrew was passionate about the need to support scientists in their work and his commitment to speaking out against animal rights activists took up much of the last ten years of his life He died shortly before he was to collect his MBE Sponsored this year by the IAT the Andrew Blake Tribute Award is given to the animal technologist judged to have made the most significant contribution to improving standards in laboratory animal welfare over the previous twelve months Winner 2013 ish Facility University College London F Body condition scoring for laboratory Zebrafish Carole Wilson Karen Dunford Carly Nichols Heather Callaway Jenna Hakkesteeg and Matthew Wicks Karen Dunford MA BA Hons with Distinction will present the paper on behalf of the Department on Wednesday at 11 30 hrs Representatives of the Fish Facility Department will receive an engraved glass plaque and a total cash award of 250 00 at the prize giving ceremony prior to the close of Congress on Thursday afternoon A full transcript of this paper appears in the April 2013 issue Vol 12 No 1 of Animal Technology and Welfare THE ANDREW BLAKE TRIBUTE AWARD SPONSORED BY INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY General Information 13

General Information THE ANDREW BLAKE TRIBUTE AWARD About the authors Fish Facility UCL UCL have had a fish facility for the last 16 years since Nigel Holder was recruited as Head of Anatomy and Developmental Biology in 1997 Since Nigel s untimely death in 1998 Professor Stephen Wilson has been the academic lead of the fish facility Over the last 12 years the facility has been expanded 3 times and is currently holding approximately 50 000 fish of approximately 700 genetically distinct lines It is currently in the process of its next expansion taking its holding capacity to approximately 100 000 fish Carole Wilson joined the team in 2000 and is the Head of the Facility and Carly Nichols joined in 2010 as her deputy Jenna Hakkestegg joined in 2008 and is currently the stock centre manager Heather Callaway joined in 2011 initially as nursery technician and is currently acting deputy while Carly is on maternity leave Karen Dunford became a full time member of the team in 2012 after many years of working part time in the facility and is currently the nursery technician The latest recruit Matt Wicks joined in 2012 as the systems technician The facility team come from a wide range of backgrounds Carole spent almost 7 years as an animal technologist at NIMR gaining both an HNC in Animal Technology as well as her MIAT before undertaking a degree in Molecular Genetics at Sussex Carly has a degree in Zoology from UCL and a background in agriculture working at Writtle College before working at both Queen Mary s and King s College University fish facilities before joining us at UCL Heather has a degree in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University and worked at both the Human Genome Mapping Project Hinxton as well as Queen Mary s University fish facility before arriving at UCL Jenna heralds from South Africa and has a degree in Entomology and Microbiology from Rhodes University South Africa Karen has an MA in Archaeology from UCL as well as a first degree in Classical Archaeology from the University of Toronto in Canada her home country Matt as the youngest member of the team has come from Sparsholt College where he received a National Diploma in Fisheries Management Both Matt and Karen are currently studying for IAT qualifications Outside of work hours the facility team have a variety of interests Matt has a very keen personal interest in fish after his father took him fishing as a young child Both Heather and Carole are qualified divers and Heather both organises and sings in a choir Karen has many interests and is currently learning Ancient Greek Jenna enjoys swimming and travelling Carly has her hands full as a new mum but is also an excellent mural artist and one of the founder members of the British Association of Zebrafish Husbandry BAZH along with Carole Left to right Karen Dunford Carole Wilson Matthew Wicks Heather Callaway and Jenna Hakkesteeg Carly Nichols is currently on maternity leave and therefore not included 14 General Information

General Information AAALAC International Fellowship Award Gene M Rukavina 2013 USA Recipient We welcome Gene M Rukavina the 2013 USA Recipient to Congress 2013 Gene Rukavina RVT RLATG is the 2013 USA recipient of the AAALAC International Fellowship Award Gene is the Training Coordinator at the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine UCLA Los Angeles where he is responsible for instructing users in various wet labs and biocontainment barrier walkthroughs Gene has been involved at a National level of AALAS leadership serving on various committees and on the Board of Trustees representing District 8 Since beginning his Laboratory Animal Science career in 2000 Gene has been widely published and given many presentations on public outreach training and enrichment He was recently selected by Americans for Medical Progress to be their Michael D Hayre Fellow specialising in Social Media which speaks to his passion around technology He describes himself as a coordinator trainer technician webmaster editor trustee speaker biomedical research advocate social media maven world traveller avid foodie and all round good egg who is passionate about making a difference Gene will be presented with his award at the prize giving ceremony on Thursday afternoon General Information 15

General Information AAALAC International Fellowship Award Martin Heath 2012 UK Recipient Martin Heath MSc FIAT FIScT RAnTech PTLLS won the coveted 2012 UK award Martin is the Director of Learning Curve Development Ltd a company specialising in training and continued personal development for scientists animal technologists and support staff Despite being holed up in his hotel for almost a week thanks to Hurricane Sandy s arrival coinciding with his he was able to attend the AALAS annual meeting last November in Minneapolis to be presented with his Fellowship His company s accredited training courses include Named Animal Care Welfare Officer course Home Office Modules 1 3 and he lectures on both the Institute of Animal Technology level 2 and 3 courses Martin previously served as the Deputy Training Manager for GlaxoSmithKline where he was responsible for all Biosciences Support Department technical training and personal development He holds a MSc in Laboratory Animal Technology and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Animal Technology and the Institute of Science Technology Congratulations Martin Details on applying for the 2013 UK Award can be found on page 25 16 General Information

General Information CONGRESS BADGES It is important that you wear your badge at all times within the conference venue You will not gain access to the exhibition hall papers posters workshops if you are not wearing it Please also make sure you are wearing it at meal times and for the social events each evening If you are not wearing it admittance will be refused We do however recommend removing your badge when returning to your hotel If you lose your badge please report your loss immediately to a member of the Congress Committee MOBILE PHONES AND PAGERS Out of courtesy to speakers and other delegates pagers and mobile phones must be switched off or put on non audible alerts BEFORE entering the main lecture theatre and the rooms hosting the posters and workshops Mobile phones and mobile phone cameras MUST NOT be used in any of the scientific sessions at Congress This includes the paper sessions trade exhibition workshops and poster rooms the latter whether poster authors are in attendance or not Use of personal cameras is permitted at social functions although not please where these take place in the trade exhibition areas An official photographer will be available if you wish certain pictures to be taken Ask at the Congress Reception for information ENQUIRIES Delegates are advised to contact the Congress Reception if they have any queries or comments regarding Congress INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page 3Rs LAB Arrowmight 38 IBC Page Impex Services International Institute of Animal Technology 55 36 Allentown Inc 18 Lillico Biotechnology Allentown Inc 19 MSE UK Ltd 61 Allentown Europe 22 R W Associates UK Ltd ARMIS 41 Bell Isolation Systems Ltd 32 R C Hartelust BV Charles River Laboratories 24 Special Diets Services Contec Aston Pharma 23 Sychem Ltd OBC 8 6 IFC Datesand Ltd 3 UNO Roestvaststaal BV 4 Datesand Ltd 21 VetTech Solutions Ltd 28 General Information 17

Notice of AGM TWENTY SEVENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY To be held Tuesday 12th March 2013 AGENDA 1 Apologies for absence Minutes of the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Animal 2 Technology held on 27th March 2012 3 Matters arising from the Minutes which were published in full on the Members Section of the IAT website and an abridged version in the Bulletin Vol 48 No 6 June 2012 4 Correspondence 5 Annual Report Council Objectives 6 Financial Report 7 Appointment of the Auditor 8 Election of Officers i President ii Vice Presidents iii Council 9 Proposals for Honorary and Life Membership 10 Any other business Wendy Steel Hon Secretary Steve Owen Chair of Council THE AGM IS OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES Please attend at 18 00 hrs in the Gold Room COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2013 As there were only six nominations for the eight vacancies on Council no ballot took place and therefore the following were elected to serve on Council for a three year term as from May 2013 1 Kate Burton 4 Elaine Kirkum 2 Andy Cunningham 5 Steve Owen 3 Glyn Fisher 6 Wendy Steel 20 General Information

General Information Education Drop In Session IAT FE and HE Qualifications After two false starts the IAT are pleased to confirm that in conjunction with the University of Middlesex the Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 5 is accredited and being delivered It is hoped the full BSc in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 6 will be available to be taught from academic year 2014 15 Anyone who has any queries relating to the IAT HE qualifications is very welcome to attend a Drop In session on Thursday during the coffee break There will be an area set aside in the Floral Hall by the entrance to the Trade Exhibition Hall where you can ask any questions you may have Members of the Board of Moderators will also be available at this time to answer any queries relating to the IAT FE qualifications Levels 2 and 3 They too will be in the Floral Hall adjacent to the Trade Exhibition Hall entrance If you are unsure where to go please ask at the Congress Reception Addition to Allentown Europe Team We are very pleased to announce the addition of Nathan Hill to Allentown Europe s Technical Sales Consultant Team in the UK Nathan s involvement in the biomedical industry began at Cardiff University as an Animal Technician and led to a 15 year career culminating with Nathan s promotion to Chief Technician responsible for the operation of three animal facilities Over this time he qualified to Membership level of the IAT was a Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer NACWO and also a personal license holder To further his distinguished professional career Nathan also worked with IPS Product Supplies Ltd as a Sales Representative for the South of England providing diet bedding and other materials support to animal facilities Ultimately Nathan was promoted to Business Development Executive gaining the full responsibility of guiding and overseeing the sales team Allentown is the leading global provider of quality built animal housing products to the biomedical research community For over 43 years Allentown has produced innovative and superior animal housing systems which continue to exceed industry standards The company s success is based upon strong business integrity exacting attention to manufacturing detail quality long lasting products and unparalleled service Contact Nathan at nhill AllentownInc com 22 General Information www AllentownInc com

Call for nominations now open for the 2013 AAALAC International Fellowship UK Award If you are an IAT Registered Technologist RAnTech apply today Deadline is 1 June 2013 The AAALAC International Fellowship recognises two outstanding people one IAT Registered RAnTech and one AALAS Registered RALAT RLAT RLATG CMAR who have made or have the potential to make significant contributions to the field of laboratory animal care and use This fellowship is valued at more than 3000 The UK winner will receive a week long guest visit to a prestigious biomedical research facility in the USA this Autumn plus complimentary attendance at the AALAS National meeting the USA s largest laboratory animal science and technology meeting all registration travel and accommodation expenses are included along with a daily allowance for meals and out of pocket expenses TO APPLY 1 rite a brief letter nominating yourself or have someone write this W letter on your behalf 2 Include a 500 word written statement describing why you should be selected 3 Include a copy of your CV 4 Include no more than three letters of support TIPS Be sure to address these points in your application l hat have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement in your W workplace l hat have you done to promote animal welfare and refinement outside W of your workplace l ow have you shared your knowledge of laboratory animal care with H others l f you are selected how will this award benefit your career and your I associates l ow will you translate this experience back to your workplace and your H local association l oes your application include evidence of leadership or leadership D potential and participation with posters presentations or publications l ave you participated in overseas meetings in the past H Pete Willan receiving his award from Dr Christian E Newcomer Executive Director of AAALAC in 2008 Carol Fox FIAT RAnTech was the 2009 recipient Laura Foster MIAT RAnTech Senior Animal Technologist at AstraZeneca 2010 winner Winners are expected to share their experiences briefly by preparing a written report for AAALAC International and publish a paper in Animal Technology and Welfare The official Journal of the IAT and EFAT They will also be expected to present their experiences at a national or local conference Mail fax or e mail your application materials by 1 June 2013 to AAALAC International c o The International Fellowship Selection Committee 5283 Corporate Drive Suite 203 Frederick MD 21703 USA Fax 301 696 9627 E mail accredit aaalac org For complete details and a list of selection criteria visit http www aaalac org about fellowship cfm The AAALAC International Fellowship Award is presented by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care AAALAC International through a grant by Priority One Services Inc and in co operation with AALAS IAT NC3Rs the Medical Research Council and the National Institutes of Health Don t delay get your application in now left to right Mark Gardiner Jose Pepe Figueroa President of Priority One Services Inc sponsors and Dr Christian E Newcomer Executive Director of AAALAC right Martin Heath the 2012 award winner holding the attractive inscribed crystal globe

2013 Charity nominated by the Edinburgh Branch Mission Here at St Columba s Hospice in Edinburgh we are committed to the highest standards of care for patients with active progressive far advanced illness and support for their relatives and carers Our Purpose To improve the quality of life of people with progressive far advanced disease and to provide support for their families St Columba s Hospice is an Edinburgh charity providing free specialist palliative care and support for patients and their families St Columba s Hospice in Edinburgh was established in 1977 as a 15 bed unit The facilities were expected to last for 25 years and that was over 33 years ago so now the hospice is in urgent need of redevelopment Our utmost priority is always the needs of our patients and their families and the new hospice will enable us to continue providing the highest possible standards of specialist palliative care to patients and their loved ones It costs 26 million to build a new St Columba s Hospice 2 3 million of which we still need to raise through fundraising Please help us achieve our goal The rebuild l n Patient Unit I l ay Hospice D l Community Care l Bereavement Support l Occupational Therapy l hysiotherapy P l Referrals to the Hospice l Hospice Services Info 26 General Information

Education Centre Medical students from Edinburgh University and nursing students from Queen Margaret University study palliative care at the newly opened Education Centre within the Hospice Students undertaking higher degrees are invited to use the specialist palliative care library by arrangement A wide range of courses are available l Multiprofessional Courses l Nursing Courses l Medical Courses l Allied Health Professional l Nursing Home Courses l Care Worker Courses The Education Centre was officially opened by the Minister for Public Health Michael Matheson MSP on 13th September 2012 He is accompanied by Margaret Dunbar Chief Executive and Ian Adam Chair Board of Governors at St Columba s Hospice right The whole purpose of education at the Hospice is to promote high quality end of life care for patients and families We welcome health and social care staff from across Edinburgh the Lothian s and beyond into this innovative flexible and inspiring new education centre We are all aware of the great importance hospice care can make to those facing the end of their lives so please help St Columba s Hospice who are committed to making every minute count by buying a raffle ticket Every branch of the IAT has got involved and donated a prize to support this very worthy cause Registered in Scotland No 48700 Charity No SC003634 www stcolumbashospice org uk General Information 27

General Information CAMBRIDGE AND WEST MIDDLESEX BRANCHES HAVE NOMINATED An amazing 1 500 was raised for Alzheimer s Research UK Defeating Dementia Thank you to all those that participated in the raffle for this well deserved charity THANK YOU Alzheimer s Research UK registered charity nos 1077089 and SC042474 General Information 29

Platform Programme WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH VENUE GOLD ROOM 09 10 Opening of Congress 2013 Andy Jackson MIAT RAnTech Chair Congress Committee Chair Professor Sir Richard Gardner MA PhD FSB Hon Immediate Past President Institute of Animal Technology FIAT FRS 09 15 Understanding animal research Wendy Jarrett MA Oxon CEO Understanding Animal Research UAR 30 Farringdon Lane London EC1R 3AW The majority of people in the UK can accept the need for well regulated medical research involving animals However opinion polling shows that the level of support for such research has waned in recent years Also many people still do not trust the regulatory system believing that animal research probably goes on behind closed doors in secret Understanding Animal Research is building on the successes of its two predecessor organisations the Research Defence Society and the Coalition for Medical Progress to focus on ensuring that the UK public really does understand animal research It is currently executing a multi layered communications campaign explaining why and how animals are used in biomedical research This has elements aimed at key target groups such as school children and university students as well as the broader population Key messages include the medical benefits that have resulted and could result from animal research the facts about the alternatives to using animals and details of the UK licensing and regulatory systems which are among the strictest in the world This communications campaign is underpinned by work to develop a new Concordat on openness and transparency about animal research UAR is leading on the development of an agreement involving all facets of biomedical research in the UK the UK public is to understand animal research it has to be able to have enough If information to make up its own mind and this includes film and images of the reality of how animals are used 09 45 European Directive 2010 63 EU all things furry fluffy and cephalopods Fraser Darling MA Cantab FSB CBiol BSC Hons MRIPH RAnTech John Vane Science Centre Queen Mary University of London Charterhouse Sir Square London EC1M 6BQ The European Directive 2010 63 was transposed into UK legislation on 1st January 2013 Fraser Darling was the nominated UK expert representing the Home Office at the European Commission Expert Working Group on Education and Training in Brussels throughout 2012 and in the ongoing discussions Fraser will provide an overview of what was agreed during these important negotiations in relation to education training and competence and provide some information on the process of the transposition resulting in the agreed framework in the UK will also provide an insight into how he sees the legislation and associated He framework developing in the UK and how free movement of personnel may be achieved within and throughout Member States Training and Competency are a major factor in the success of the Directive and in its transposition In the UK Scientific Programme 33

Platform Programme WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH there are more responsibilities of named individuals and more named people within designated establishments and a simplification of some but not all of the documentation required when applying for authorisation to use animals in research We are all new to the Directive and just coming to grips with what is and is not required to successfully move forward the revised regulatory requirements Fraser will hopefully assist in leading us through this legislative and European Commission maze 10 15 Update on European Directive 2010 63 EU Martin Walsh BSc Hons in Science Regulation Unit ASRU Animals Scientific Procedures Division Animals Home Office 4th floor South West Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF This presentation will explore the similarities and differences between UK regulation and the requirements of the new EU Directive as they will be implemented by the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012 10 45 Ask the Inspector David Buist BVetMed MRCVS Home Office Inspector Animals in Science Regulation Unit ASRU Home Office PO Box 91 Cambridge CB4 0XJ Got a question We now have a 15 minute session to ask it and receive an answer from an expert If you would prefer to submit your question on paper we have provided a Question Sheet opposite to complete and hand in to a Congress organiser 11 00 COFFEE TEA served in the Trade Exhibition Hall Chair John Gregory BSc Hons FIAT CBiol FSB RAnTech Life Member 11 30 ANDREW BLAKE TRIBUTE AWARD Presentation of Winning Paper sponsored by IAT Body condition scoring for laboratory Zebrafish Karen Dunford BA Hons MA Fish Facility University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT Zebrafish are a rapidly expanding model in biomedical research The numbers reported in Home Office returns do not always show the true numbers of Zebrafish actually being held in facilities as much work is conducted on embryonic forms that do not need to be included The true husbandry requirements of Zebrafish remain elusive much work is still required to identify their true needs This lack of information is reflected in many unstandardised husbandry methods The true impact upon some scientific disciplines is now beginning to be understood as currently there are no standardised methods for health monitoring of Zebrafish n this paper we describe how we have developed and described a tank side body I condition scoring system which may also be called the traffic light system We created a pilot study to trial this system using 45 volunteer participants from a 34 Scientific Programme

Scientific Programme Ask a Question The Directive 2010 63 EU is being incorporated into legislation by amendment of the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 The incorporation of the Directive into law will help to harmonise regulations and standards across the EU and promote strategies to reduce replace and refine the 3Rs the use of animals in research Following the Update presentation on the European Directive 2010 63 EU David Buist Home Office Inspector Animals in Science Regulation Unit ASRU Home Office is happy to answer any questions you may have on any aspects that may apply to and or affect you First Name Last Name Establishment Question please print Scientific Programme 35

A framework for animal care qualifications in Europe The Institute of Animal Technology IAT www iat org uk provides an internationally recognised educational and qualification programme to ensure that those who care for animals in science are able to demonstrate high standards of knowledge behaviour ethical responsibilities and competence Based on clearly defined learning outcomes and set within a unit based framework on the QCF recognised by Ofqual www ofqual gov uk the syllabus has been translated into four European languages French German Italian and Spanish The IAT believes that these syllabuses provide a valuable framework which offers the opportunity for those in Europe and worldwide who care for and perform procedures on animals in science to achieve competence and understand their legal responsibilities the needs of the animals in their care and society s wish for animal research to be performed ethically and humanely l AT Diploma in Laboratory Animal Husbandry Level 2 I l AT Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 2 I l AT Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Level 3 I Syllabus Programme de Cours Studienprogramm Programma di studi Programa de estudios Animal Technology Welfare Official Journal of EFAT European Federation of Animal Technologists All Abstracts translated into French German Italian and Spanish Advancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in science www iat org uk

Platform Programme WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH variety of backgrounds We asked them to score fish in various different conditions without any training and then again after receiving limited training to try to identify whether the participants responses could be standardised From our trial we determined that using Body Condition Scoring is a way of standardising health monitoring and how such a system could be implemented Although the idea of Body Conditioning Scoring for a Zebrafish facility does require further work we believe that it has many advantages over current methods being used It can standardise basic health monitoring within a facility and complement other health monitoring processes such as sentinel water quality and biofilm screening 11 50 Techs and Vets together we can make a difference Linda Horan BSc Hons MIAT RAnTech PTLLS and Michael Wilkinson DVM PhD CertLAS DipECLAM MRCVS niversity of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical U Sciences SIPBS Biological Procedures Unit BPU Glasgow G4 0RE and University of Glasgow Biological Services Central Research Facility Garscube Estate Glasgow G12 8QQ When you work with animals used in research trying to make a difference to their care and welfare making their lives better has to be top priority So how do you achieve this Michael the NVS and Linda the NACWO have worked together for the last thirteen years This talk will give some examples of how we have hopefully made a difference to the animals in our care We will talk about how working as a team and having the same goals has helped us present a united front and engage users and other staff to be more aware of the issues we all deal with Utilising the full potential of the Ethical Review Process as a vehicle to implement refinement solving problems along the way and dealing with tricky scientists will be some of the examples we discuss My perception on factors that affect implementation of the NVS role 12 10 Amita Shortland BVSc DLAS PhD MRCVS University of Cambridge Biosciences Support Services 17 Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RX The NVS responsibilities are defined under the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 and additionally the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons gives comprehensive guidance on the professional standard expected of Named Veterinary Surgeons How the NVS role is implemented between institutions can vary Drawing from my experience working as a Named Veterinary Surgeon for the pharmaceutical industry and for academia this will be a light hearted talk on the NVS role and factors that affect it I will also attempt to lend some personal observations on variations in how the NACWO role is implemented 12 35 Stop hiding and change the world Cindy A Buckmaster PhD RLATG CMAR LAWTE Past President Director Center for Comparative Medicine Baylor College of Medicine One Baylor Plaza BCM 145 Houston 77030 Texas USA You have improved the lives of millions of people and animals Nearly every biomedical advance in the world was and still is supported by your hard work and tender hearts You are heroes So why are you hiding The activist agenda relies on your invisibility to deceive the world into believing that you devalue life Scientific Programme 37

Platform Programme WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH when the truth is that your love for life defines you professionally and personally Society is longing to know this truth and I believe that your visibility can dismantle the activists attack on love and progress I believe that your visibility can convert war to peace I believe that your visibility can unite enemies and breed compassion for all living things I believe that your visibility can change the world and I want you to start believing it too This paper will not finish until 13 20 hrs 13 00 LUNCH 14 00 WORKSHOP SESSIONS Venues timings running orders and details appear on page 54 onwards 14 00 POSTER AUTHORS IN ATTENDANCE Floral Hall Walkway 16 00 TEA COFFEE 16 00 WORKSHOP SESSIONS Venues timings running orders and details appear on page 54 onwards 38 Scientific Programme

Platform Programme THURSDAY 14th MARCH VENUE GOLD ROOM Chair David Anderson BVMS MVM MRCVS Superintendent Inspectorate Home Office Retired and Veterinary Adviser Pentland Management Systems 09 00 Understanding the past to appreciate the present A century of animal science and technology at the MRC NIMR Alan Palmer MIAT HNC Research Council National Institute of Medical Research MRC NIMR The Medical Ridgeway Mill Hill London NW7 1AA the Medical Research Council MRC celebrates its centenary year this As presentation takes a look back at the history of animal use at the National Institute for Medical Research NIMR The development of key principles techniques and design that improved animal welfare standards and helped shape the modern animal technology industry along with the important scientific discoveries made using a range of species will be described Particular attention will be paid from the 1940s through to the 1970s regarded by some as the golden age of animal technology and science this period saw some major advances in caging systems breeding techniques laboratory animal nutrition animal technician training and education the Laboratory Animals Bureau and animal house design to name just a few Insights into these developments and the key people who helped drive forward advances in animal welfare will be presented providing a fascinating account into how life in the animal house has changed over the past 100 years 09 30 My 5 years of hell Janet Merrall FIAT BSF London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine LSHTM Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT This presentation will illustrate with photos and the occasional video the highs and mostly lows of refurbishing an animal facility will start at the euphoria of the design stages move to the more shaky ground of It awarding the contract and then deal with the day to day fun of when the builders move in The joy that is to be had when touring the building site you find out that the doors to the rooms are too small to take medical safety cabinets and that they want to paint over unprepared brick work Then the day comes when you move in only to find a few weeks later that the paint is peeling off the walls and the plaster is falling off in lumps The problems that arise from this and the promised one year to fix turns into two Then the final big day when after all the problems have been overcome and you move in for good Hopefully this will give those with the enormous task of refurbishment hanging over them an insight and what not to do guide to the process so ensuring a smooth progression to the finish line 10 00 Going green at Ares Brian Gwynne MIAT HNC Animal Technology and David Robinson HNC Medical Research Council Ares Building Babraham Campus Cambridge CB22 3AT The MRC is committed to managing its activities and environmental impacts by a programme of continual improvement in environmental performance and the prevention of pollution Scientific Programme 39

Platform Programme THURSDAY 14th MARCH This is an extract from the MRC environment and sustainability policy issued in July 2012 Energy hungry animal facilities present significant challenges in balancing the need to reduce resources used whilst maintaining a consistent and acceptable environment for animals and staff However the benefits of a greener work place are clear reduced energy costs reduced greenhouse gases and less water used all give real financial benefits as well as reducing the impact on climate change Reducing waste and increased recycling add to these benefits and also involve staff in the delivery of a green policy Thus the concept of becoming greener has been accepted at home and increasingly so at work This presentation will describe the practical projects we have underway in MRC Ares to begin tackling these issues to reduce our environmental impact and improve our green credentials 10 30 COFFEE TEA served in the Trade Exhibition Hall Chair Stephen Barnett BA MSc CBiol FSB RAnTech Vice President Institute of Animal Technology 11 00 WORKSHOP SESSIONS Venues timings running orders and details appear on page 54 11 00 it possible to run a paperless biological services unit improve communication Is and achieve better animal welfare Rob Rutter R W Associates UK Ltd St John s House 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL The movement of paper through the animal unit can be a source of contamination reducing its movement across barriers reduces the possibility of infection Reliance on verbal communications can pose problems with transcription errors and no contemporary records of who said what are made Human traffic across barriers also carries the potential for infection This can only be reduced if information can be passed effectively across the barrier in both directions thereby reducing nonessential people traffic This presentation will describe how using current and emerging technologies the technologist can develop and distribute real time information to the researchers managers and named persons without resorting to scribbled notes telephones email or personal contact within the animal unit technology encroaches ever more into our lives this paper looks at the possibility As of leveraging paperless technology to solve communication and record keeping issues in an intuitive manner allowing technologists and named persons to focus on what is really important animal welfare 11 30 Emotional factors in the working lives of UK animal technologists Keith Davies MBA MIAT RAnTech Joint Biological Services Cardiff University 56 Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT Arlie Hochschild a US Sociology Professor created the Emotional Labour construct when she examined the emotional behaviours associated with cabin crew employed by Delta Airlines Her research identified that emotional labour can manifest itself in a number of ways including emotional dissonance identity management and job satisfaction Other industry sectors including caring professions such as nursing and counselling have also applied the model to explore emotional demands within their respective workforces 40 Scientific Programme

Platform Programme THURSDAY 14th MARCH This paper examines some of the themes associated with emotional labour amongst UK based animal technologists Structured as part of a PhD programme of research the paper also explores key emotional challenges of undertaking the work of an animal technologist Adopting a mixed methods approach involving survey research and qualitative statements the impact of emotional demands associated with working with laboratory animals will be highlighted Using a range of statistical measures the paper presents conclusions suggesting two key factors that illustrate the primary emotional demands of the work of animal technologists These factors have been labelled task perception and the self and external emotional drivers both of which will receive a detailed explanation An 12 00 effective method for terrestrial arthropod euthanasia Mikaella Bennie Venomtech Ltd Kent Enterprise Hub University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NJ As scientific understanding of invertebrate life increases so does the concern for how to end that life in a way that not only minimises potential suffering and is non recoverable but is also safe for those carrying out the procedure There is increasing debate on the most appropriate euthanasia methods for invertebrates as their use in experimental research and zoological institutions grows Their popularity as pet species has also lead to an increase in the need for greater veterinary understanding Through the use of a local injection of potassium chloride KCl initially developed for use in American lobsters this paper describes a safe and effective method for euthanasia in terrestrial invertebrates Initial work focused on empirically determining the dose for cockroaches then extrapolating to other arthropod species For this method of euthanasia we propose the term targeted hyperkalosis to describe death through terminal depolarisation of the thoracic ganglia as a result of high potassium concentration FIRST TIME PRESENTERS sponsored by B K Marshall 12 25 The development of a beneficial feeding strategy in a Rhesus Macaque breeding colony Stephen Lawrence MIAT Biological Investigations Group BIG Health Protection Agency HPA Porton Down Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0JG The strategies used to feed group housed Rhesus Macaques Macaca mulatta can have a significant effect on their day to day welfare Without careful consideration it has the potential to have a negative impact on their health and wellbeing Our aim has been to reduce the undesirable effects encountered with previous feeding strategies of group housed Rhesus Macaques whilst enhancing the environmental enrichment aspect associated with feeding time The programme of improvement started in earnest during 2009 and is under a state of constant assessment it has been primarily lead by the technologists caring for our colony The strategies developed have been designed to benefit both the nutritional and behavioural needs of the primates as well as the practical aspects of feeding large numbers of primates roughly 400 individuals housed in groups of up to 35 42 Scientific Programme

Platform Programme THURSDAY 14th MARCH 12 40 Maintaining fish health at UCL Matthew Wicks Fish Facilities Division of Biosciences University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT Zebrafish are becoming increasingly important to many research scientists today for a number of different reasons one of them being its high level of tolerance against stress and change in its environment That said it is important from a welfare perspective to maintain husbandry standards at a level where stress levels are either eliminated or kept as low as possible In this presentation I will be concentrating on the importance of monitoring and maintaining water quality aspects of life support systems and biosecurity that contribute to health maintenance and the methods of doing this we employ at UCL These methods help promote a healthy environment for the fish to live in and prevent the outbreak of diseases that fish can become prone to when stressed Although there are many different kinds of systems that are used to house large quantities of Zebrafish they are all fitted with some form of life support system to prevent the water deteriorating below optimal levels The presentation will include examples of the main types of life support systems used in Zebrafish facilities and how maintenance of these are critical to health I will also explain the importance of biosecurity with examples showing methods to prevent the introduction and spread of disease around a facility 13 00 The routine care and husbandry of the motor neurone disease mouse model Clare Sims BSc Hons Bristol University Dorothy Hodgkin Building Whitson Street Bristol BS1 3NY Motor Neurone Disease or MND is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which affects two in every100 000 people in the UK every year The disease attacks the motor neurones of the human body which are specialised nerve cells responsible for movement and the body s autonomic processes The most common form of the disease is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS and following diagnosis life expectancy is usually only three to five years During this time the individual will experience loss of limb movement muscle wastage and difficulty eating breathing and speaking The mouse model used was created at the Jackson Laboratory to express MND like symptoms During the study three different gene based treatments are tested which are designed to prolong life expectancy At around 90 days old the mice will start to express the degenerative characteristics associated with the disease and are put through behavioural tests and weighed regularly to assess their motor functions and condition At around 100 days old the mice start to lose weight and a new cage set up is adopted They are provided with a long spout mashed food food inside the cage and extra bedding material all to enable them to function as they slowly deteriorate The Home Office licence outlines two morbidity tests which determine when the mice should leave the study This paper will not finish until 13 15 hrs 13 00 LUNCH Scientific Programme 43

KEVIN DOLAN MEMORIAL LECTURE formerly known as the Special Guest Lecture LIFE IN ZOOS Professor Chris West BVet Med CLAS MRCVS Spending time as a veterinary surgeon involved in the field of biomedical research and teaching was an interesting preparation for moving into the world of zoos and the global conservation of endangered species Zoos are populated by a cast of engaging and eccentric characters and not just the animals There are many examples of drama humour and sadness to share and adventures in far flung places to relive Behind the visitor attraction fa ade modern zoos have a powerful conversation and education mission and this is the primary motivation for zoo biologists We live in a world that is crowded warming and damaged and whilst we can apply science and technology to the breeding and dwindling populations in zoos as refugee camps the ultimate solution is via people s hearts and minds My talk will interleave some stories about zoo adventures and encounters in the wild with serious thoughts about humanity s relationship with other species and the planet we all share Biography Chris West is currently CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland RZSS Chris is a vet by original training a zoologist by interest and a conservationist by vocation He has spent time in academia the corporate world and in conservation zoos He has even spent time in army uniform but as a veterinary specialist and so far behind any real front line experience Having been Zoological Director at London Zoo Chris spent 6 years in South Australia managing 3 sites and many programmes of fieldwork and research as a Zoo Director and Professor of Zoology at Adelaide University Wineries sunshine and amazing wildlife notwithstanding the allure of joining the RZSS at Edinburgh Zoo led to Chris returning to the northern hemisphere recently As well as being a prestigious zoo conservation charity the RZSS is located in a city with great depths of culture thinking and a proud heritage It is truly exciting to consider what new approaches to community education and local conservation can be developed and what new partnerships there are to explore As a Welsh born part Australian citizen Chris is finding Scotland an energising place to be and has taken to spending time in the Cairngorms at the RZSS site at the Highland Wildlife Park whenever he can The pandas are pretty amazing too Scientific Programme 45

Poster Presentations THURSDAY 14th MARCH Gold Room Chair 14 00 15 30 hrs Patrick Hayes FIAT RAnTech DipBA Life Member and Immediate Past Editor of Animal Technology and Welfare 10 minutes is allocated to each participant with adequate time to follow to address questions that may arise Each abstract appears on the following pages in the running order as below The Tumours Models Core a new initiative at CRUK Cambridge Paul Mackin Webcams as a tool to aid communications diagnosis and treatment Darren Egan Welfare for wobbly mice Helen Cooper The suitability of a fish stand alone system to house Xenopus tropicalis Nick Harman The chicken as a research model Lejla Bektic Maximising operational and research activities through the use of disposable caging Rebecca Varrall Animal care welfare and dosing oral gavage of pre weaned dogs Jamie Lemmon 46 Scientific Programme

Poster Presentations POSTERS Chair Patrick Hayes FIAT RAnTech DipBA Life Member and Immediate Past Editor of Animal Technology and Welfare The Tumours Models Core a new initiative at CRUK Cambridge Paul Mackin Tumour Models Core Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute Li Ka Shing Centre Robinson Way Cambridge CB2 0RE The Tumour Models Core TMC is a new initiative recently developed within the Biological Resources Unit at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute CRI This small facility comprises 2 ex Tuveson laboratory members Production Manager and Study Manager plus a dedicated senior animal technologist NACWO with continual support from a dedicated team of animal technologists with extensive experience with the Kras R172H p53 PDX Cre KPC model The Core has developed their own system for anticipating user requirements processing user requests and cross charging for mice supplied and services rendered The new Core will continue the efforts of pancreatic cancer research by providing a central supply of experimental and control mice KPC mice In the future the TMC hope to use the same principles applied to facilitate and expand the KPC model to adopt alternative tumour models within the CRI Services provided by the TMC may lend themselves to future mouse cancer models such as breast prostate lung and kidney cancer Webcams as a tool to aid communications diagnosis and treatment Darren Egan MRC Ares Building Babraham Research Campus Cambridge CB22 3AT The Laboratory of Molecular Biology LMB in Cambridge is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology with its own dedicated transgenic rodent breeding facility Ares situated 5 miles away on a satellite campus The geographical distance and quarantine restrictions between sites have presented their own problems most noticeably when Ares staff seek guidance from Medical Research Council MRC scientists regarding unusual behaviour or phenotypes Similar issues affect the Biological Services Group within Ares as there are also staff movement quarantine restrictions in operation within the facility This can impact on a Named Person s ability to examine the animals first hand and add vital minutes to providing crucial advice on sick or injured animals Consequently as a solution Ares has set up webcams in each animal room In conjunction with a telephone and access to the LMB IT network animals can be viewed in real time with advice and diagnosis given via commentary despite constraints of distance or quarantine restriction Scientific Programme 47

Poster Presentations Welfare for wobbly mice Helen Cooper MRC Ares Building Babraham Research Campus Cambridge CB22 3AT The Medical Research Council MRC Ares animal facility houses mouse models of human diseases such as Dementia and Parkinson s The P301S T43 line is a transgenic mouse model whereby homozygous animals at 4 6 months of age develop a neurological phenotype including severe partial paralysis of the lower limbs At Ares a traffic light system of green amber and red has been developed to identify the progressing stages of the phenotype This allows for close monitoring provision of necessary care and the definition of humane end points Modifying the environmental conditions to suit the phenotype vastly improves the welfare of these mice This poster describes these environmental refinements Webcams are an invaluable tool for remote assessment of these wobbly mice and allows the Laboratory of Molecular Biology LMB scientists to confirm that the appropriate required phenotypic stage has been reached The mice are then either used in behavioural studies or sent back to the LMB for analysis The suitability of a fish stand alone system to house Xenopus tropicalis Nick Harman Sanger Institute Genome Campus Hinxton Cambridge CB10 1SA Adaptability of tanking systems creates issues when housing requirements adjust to meet the needs of an Institute s research Making space versatile to suit different species can often seem at odds due to interspecies size difference social grouping and breeding needs Here we present such an adaptation to a standalone tanking system designed for Zebrafish and adjusted to cater for the needs of Xenopus tropicalis frogs The system needed to provide for the daily needs of the frogs without impairing their growth rates but still providing a good level of environmental enrichment Here we present our investigation and findings that have ultimately allowed us to adopt this system and provide the flexibility we sought The chicken as a research animal Lejla Bektic Link ping University IFM Biology 58183 Link ping Sweden This poster presents the chicken Gallus gallus as a research animal in genetics and animal behaviour and describes its life in a laboratory environment specifically focusing on the situation at Link ping University Sweden The poster gives insight in breeding done either naturally or artificially the egg collection and storing process and the equipment used for storage and incubation of eggs and hatching routines Common behavioural problems such as stereotypies and feather pecking are described along with how we strive to minimise these with the environmental enrichment Additionally our daily routines and husbandry practices are presented as well as how we adapted commercially available housing systems and routines to our needs Finally the poster also illustrates the differences between Red Junglefowl the wild ancestor White Leghorn an egg laying breed Broiler a breed used for meat production and crossbred animals 48 Scientific Programme

Poster Presentations Maximising operational and research activities through the use of disposable caging Rebecca Varrall Pfizer Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge MA 02140 USA In 2005 a novel approach for rodent housing was introduced in the form of the disposable cage The use of disposable caging maximises research space through a reduction in washroom and storage footprint and lowers capital and operating costs Polyethylene terephthalate PET BPA free recyclable cages are supplied ready for use pre bedded irradiated and with pre filled water bottles to minimise cage change and processing time simplifying operational workflows Cages are also lighter than most reusable systems resulting in fewer personnel ergonomic issues At Pfizer a disposable cage has been selected as the primary individually ventilated caging IVC option for a new 52 000ft2 research facility with a 7 500 rodent housing capacity Pfizer is not alone since its first introduction to market an increasing number of research establishments worldwide have transitioned to using this caging system or included it in future vivarium planning This poster describes our experiences using disposable cages Animal care welfare and dosing oral gavage of pre weaned dogs Jamie Lemmon Huntingdon Life Sciences Woolley Road Alconbury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4HS Historically drugs have often been used off label for treating children meaning there has been no test data in juvenile animals or young humans Now new drugs must be tested in juvenile animals before being prescribed for treating children Recent guidance indicates a single species is usually sufficient and the rat is most commonly used because of its traditional use in post natal studies and the availability of background data for the age s and end time points to be tested Studies in juvenile non rodents can however be required when scientifically justified This is likely when concerns have been raised by existing studies that need to be investigated in a second species in many cases the non rodent of choice is the dog This poster describes our experiences in developing and validating the animal care welfare and technical procedures necessary to perform this essential work in juvenile beagles to assess the safety of a central nervous system drug used to treat children under the age of two for a life threatening condition Scientific Programme 49

Poster Displays Improving animal welfare by providing extra environmental enrichment with playtime Natalie Edwards Penomics West Forvie Forvie Site Robinson Way Cambridge CB2 0SZ By providing rats with playpen time for extra environmental enrichment it improves their welfare standards Over time we have adapted the playpen by using different materials and currently plastic balls are being provided as they have proved to be the best playpen filling and can be cleaned between uses We have used the playpen to rehouse singularly housed males together without any aggression and stimulate those in long term holding cages This is a major advantage as rats are social animals Observations were carried out and the rats appeared very stimulated when in the playpen and displayed more natural behaviour such as exploring new areas climbing hiding etc Overall the rats seemed much happier when exposed to playpen time compared to rats that did not receive any playtime Creation of a complex environment for New Zealand White rabbits within the confines of an animal unit Ashley Grimmer Penomics West Forvie Forvie Site Robinson Way Cambridge CB2 0SZ Our aim in the creation of a complex environment for New Zealand White rabbits was to see if we could improve their standards of welfare We achieved this by increasing the level of enrichment they received by starting a toy rota and stimulated them more socially and environmentally with time in a playpen We found the rabbits to be more playful easier to handle and manipulate when necessary for certain tasks like health checking We also found the playpen encouraged more natural behaviours such as jumping running and standing on hind limbs and therefore produced a better research model The changing face of flexible film isolators Mark Harrison MRC Harwell Mary Lyon Centre Quarantine Suite Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0RD The Mary Lyon Centre s quarantine MLC Q suite supports a large programme specialising in cleansing mouse stocks before they are transferred to the SPF barrier facility In this capacity the MLC Q operates high and low health status flexible film and semi rigid walled isolators Since 2004 there have been numerous design changes to the isolators from the initial set up to improve the running and efficiency of the MLC Q and also improve the biosecurity for the mice This poster goes through some of the modifications that have been implemented to flexible film isolators and some of the on going modifications 50 Scientific Programme

Poster Displays New insights into breeding and maintaining mouse stocks Jackie Harrison MRC Harwell Mary Lyon Centre Science and Innovation Campus Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0RD Mouse husbandry and care has undergone a revolution in the last decade or so with the widespread introduction of individually ventilated cages and improvements to enrichment and cleaning regimes Much of the available breeding data and guidelines for colony management are based upon data collected in the different environment of a conventional animal facility with open top cages With the increased use of different strains of mice especially in the number of genetically modified strains it is now necessary to start re evaluating and challenging long held rules on mouse breeding It is unlikely that with the variety and diversity of strains one convention will satisfy all mouse colonies In this poster I will present real examples of where the old animal house tales are still applicable today and cases where they are not Unsurprisingly as genetic science has become more complex our role in caring for and breeding genetically altered mice has also become more difficult However I hope to persuade you that by careful databased decision making we are rising to this challenge The fantastic journey as an apprentice Jack Armes GlaxoSmithKline Park Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0DP Apprenticeships offer a broad variety of opportunities to enable students to work as well as learn on the job and acquire formal qualifications We are being trained by skilled professionals who have developed and honed their skills throughout their careers During our time we have been working towards a Level 3 BTEC in general sciences at college as well as learning invaluable life skills Last year we gained our Home Office Licence modules 1 2 and 3 at the Royal Veterinary College in London which was educational and enjoyable We have first hand experience working with different species of animal mainly rodents and dogs and are undergoing training in Home Office regulated procedures as well as animal husbandry This has given us the ability not only to conduct this work in a professional and empathetic manner but also use our 3Rs experience to challenge protocols of work We have developed greatly over the past two years starting as naive students we have thoroughly enjoyed our time as apprentices it has been a life changing experience that we would encourage other students to take part in Scientific Programme 51

Poster Displays Single handed jugular bleeding in conscious rats Kate Heath GlaxoSmithKline Park Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0DP Animal studies are required during the safety testing of potential new medicines to check the amount of the compound that gets into the body and correlate it with any side effects observed The concentration in the blood is assessed at various time points after dosing Historically these were obtained post dose via caudal puncture after whole body warming for approximately 10 minutes in a whole body warming cabinet set at 39oC We were asked to identify a refined method of collecting blood immediately post dose from animals that had been given compounds via either inhalation or the intravenous infusion route This poster explains how we achieved our goal and how this was expanded for other toxicological studies All animal studies were ethically reviewed and carried out in accordance with Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 and the GSK Policy on the Care Welfare and Treatment of Animals Development of bronchoalveolar lavage BAL procedure in the beagle dog Rob Bester GlaxoSmithKline Park Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0DP Dog bronchoalveolar lavage BAL is a clinical technique which removes cell samples from the lungs These cells can then be used to investigate the potential of ex vivo alveolar macrophage models to predict in vivo alveolar macrophage toxicity The current in house method to obtain cells is carried out under a terminal anaesthesia We wanted to develop a dog BAL procedure using recovery anaesthesia that had minimal consequences to the animal but allowed us to achieve an in life sample There were 3 aims for this project l develop our team of technologists to be competent to perform the procedure in dogs allowing the dogs to recover from the anaesthesia l provide the BAL wash to our Cellular Pathology and Toxicology group to assess the cellular content of the BAL to better understand the milieu of the lower respiratory tract of the dog which could then serve as a basis for the study of possible pathological alterations l assess the effects of BAL sampling on the lungs and animal following a single BAL procedure and following a repeat BAL procedure This poster gives an overview of the BAL procedure and how we met our aims It discusses where we made refinements and how the results will benefit future study designs for inhaled drug development All animal studies were ethically reviewed and carried out in accordance with Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 and the GSK Policy on the Care Welfare and Treatment of Animals 52 Scientific Programme

Poster Displays Determination of recovery period after intra abdominal transmitter and Electroencephalography EEG electrode placement in common marmosets Callithrix jacchus Leo van Geest BPRC Biomedical Primate Research Centre Langekleiweg 161 2288 GJ Rijswijk ZuidHolland The Netherlands In this study the recovery period of surgical placement of intra abdominal transmitters and EEG electrodes in common marmosets Callithrix jacchus was determined In order to test whether the insertion of an intra abdominal transmitter and EEG electrodes causes physical discomfort two tests which are being used to quantify motor deficits in Parkinson research were used hourglass test and tower test Additionally bodyweight and behaviour were monitored daily until 49 days post surgery During the entire study period the transmitters functioned properly and no additional surgery was needed Transmitter insertion caused a significant increase in righting time in the hourglass test compared to baseline values Recovery to mean values was observed within 7 days post surgery For the tower test the total amount of level changes declined by 80 directly after surgery Recovery was seen after day 8 since the period after day 8 did not show significant difference compared to baseline values Until day 15 a significant decline in bodyweight is seen Subsequently an increase in bodyweight occurs causing bodyweight to be recovered to baseline values in 31 days after surgery on average However behaviour does not seem to be influenced at all Evaluation of the effects of dosing and animal husbandry on heart rate blood pressure and activity in cardiovascular telemetry rats Jonathan Papworth Eisai Ltd Mosquito Way Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9SN Rat cardiovascular telemetry is used to establish the effects novel compounds have on the heart rate and blood pressure of conscious free moving animals in their home cages In cardiovascular telemetry animals there are large changes in heart rate blood pressure and activity associated with the light dark cycle However less is described of the effect that oral dosing and normal animal husbandry has on these cardiovascular parameters In these studies we have evaluated the effect that dosing and animal husbandry from entering the room to cleaning out and weighing of the animals has on these cardiovascular parameters It was found that even placing the animals onto the telemetry pads without removing the animals from their home cage led to an increase in activity heart rate and blood pressure which took in excess of two hours to return to normal resting levels Dosing and all the animal husbandry tasks assessed led to an increase in activity heart rate and blood pressure The extent of these effects varied from a technologist entering the room which only had a transient effect up to oral dosing of the animals which lead to a 2 hour increase in all the parameters evaluated The results described here indicate the importance of good study design and minimising the disturbance of telemetry animals on trial Consideration of these effects should enable refinements in study design with a reduction in variability and the number of animals required for each study Scientific Programme 53

Workshops Each course is CPD accredited Techs and Vets together we can make a difference Six workshops will take place over two days and attendance is subject to availability It is therefore important for you to register to attend at the Congress Reception as soon as possible on your arrival CPD certificates will be issued to all attendees at the end of each Workshop WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH Time Workshop Venue Venue ALL Workshop Sessions are being held at the International Lawn Tennis Centre ILTC located in the Devonshire Park Grounds Room locations will be displayed at the entrance 13 00 14 00 LUNCH in Floral Hall 14 00 16 00 WORKSHOP 5 Theory and practice of aseptic technique for rodent surgery Media Centre 14 00 17 00 WORKSHOP 6 Preparing for being a Registered Animal Technologist RAnTech Spencer Suite 16 00 16 30 TEA in Exhibition Hall 16 00 18 00 WORKSHOP 4 GA passports what why when and how Hardwick Suite 16 00 18 00 WORKSHOP 3 Reducing severe suffering Devonshire Lounge THURSDAY 14th MARCH Time Workshop Venue 10 30 11 00 COFFEE in Exhibition Hall W 11 00 13 00 ORKSHOP 1 Speaking up about animal research Hardwick Suite 11 00 13 00 ORKSHOP 2 W Project licence review for the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body AWERB Spencer Suite 11 00 13 00 WORKSHOP 5 Theory and practice of aseptic technique for rodent surgery Media Centre 54 Scientific Programme

Workshop Sessions Please refer to the Table opposite for timings and the venue 2 hours CPD credit Workshop 1 Speaking up about animal research Presented by John Meredith BA Education Manager Understanding Animal Research UAR 30 Farringdon Lane London EC1R 3AW This workshop looks at the obstacles to speaking openly about animal research and how to overcome them Topics include l how do I feel about what I do l how do others see me l what does openness mean and what does it achieve l how to deal with challenges hostility and unexpected questions John Meredith John Meredith manages the schools programme for UAR where he has been building a nationwide cohort of volunteers to talk to young people about their work with animals in science He has developed similar programmes for organisations such as BT the Army and the then Department of Education and Skills Before joining UAR in 2008 John was Education Advisor to the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment CABE

Workshop Sessions Please refer to the Table on page 54 for timings and the venue 2 hours CPD credit Workshop 2 Project licence review for the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body AWERB Presented by Ian Garrod FSB CBiol MBPharmacolS PTLLS CPD and Training Manager Learning Curve Development Ltd PO Box 140 Ware Hertfordshire SG9 0ZN This workshop is aimed at those new to reviewing Home Office Project Licences for ethical review for the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body AWERB under the new EU Directive 2010 63 EU It provides initial skills and knowledge needed to understand the role of the NACWO in the review of applications and by the end of the session you will be able to understand the role of the NACWO within the review process for the AWERB and have an understanding of how to go about reviewing and critiquing a Home Office Project Licence application Topics include l introduction of the review process for the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body AWERB l discussion on NACWO contribution to the Project Licence application l discussion on what needs to be checked in the Project Licence application l PPL review exercise feedback and discussion Ian Garrod Ian Garrod has extensive experience working within academia and the pharmaceutical industry in Regulatory Compliance with education training and personal development his other main area of expertise A significant proportion of Ian s expertise includes the construction provision and execution of the Home Office Modular courses He is a member of the Society of Biology Accreditation Board and this makes him the ideal person to ensure the course content is first class and up to date Ian also visits schools and works with Understanding Animal Research UAR informing children and the public about animal care and welfare in medical science Having previously managed the Pfizer school speaker programme this makes Ian an important link between science and the people who use medication for health reasons Ian is committed to developing and extending current and new training courses workshops and seminars offered by the Learning Curve 56 Scientific Programme

Workshop Sessions Please refer to the Table on page 54 for timings and the venue 2 hours CPD credit Workshop 3 Reducing severe suffering Presented by Penny Hawkins BSc PhD Deputy Head Research Animals Department RSPCA Wilberforce Way Southwater West Sussex RH13 9RS Have you ever contributed to the refinement of procedures to reduce suffering Are you interested in discussing how animal technologists can contribute to the process of refinement Do you ever care for or monitor animals on substantial severe protocols If you can answer yes to any of these questions then please participate in this workshop or just listen but most importantly pick up some ideas and inspiration to take back to your establishment with you The workshop is intended for animal technologists working at all levels from new starters through to senior staff and NACWOs Two animal technologists will set the scene by providing short practical examples of a process they took part in that led to the successful refinement of a severe procedure This will be followed by a discussion session addressing the topics We will also use Turning Point to get some facts and opinions to feed into the discussion so that everyone can have some input I look forward to a very positive and constructive workshop and hope to see you there Topics include l examples of how severe suffering has already been successfully refined or avoided within research projects l whether there are scientific or practical obstacles to avoid severe suffering l the roles that animal technologists and care staff can play in reducing the severity of the procedures Penny Hawkins Dr Penny Hawkins is Deputy Head of the RSPCA Research Animals Department and has worked for the Society for 16 years She is a member of the European Commission s expert working group on severity assessment and also sits on three local Ethical Review Processes Penny runs the RSPCA UFAW Rodent Welfare Group and has a special interest in practical refinement of procedures housing husbandry and care Scientific Programme 57

Workshop Sessions Please refer to the Table on page 54 for timings and the venue 2 hours CPD credit Workshop 4 GA passports what why when and how Presented by RSPCA GA Passports Working Group GAPWG Nikki Osborne PhD Senior Scientific Officer RSPCA Research Animals Department Science Group RSPCA Wilberforce Way Southwater West Sussex RH13 9RS James Bussell Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Wellcome Trust Genome Campus Hinxton Cambridge CB10 1SA Mary Ann Haskins Cancer Research UK London Research Institute Clare Hall Laboratories Potters Bar South Mimms Hertfordshire EN6 3LD Amanda Pickard PhD Frozen Embryo and Sperm Archive Manager MRC Mary Lyon Centre Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Oxfordshire OX11 0RD Caroline Chadwick PhD University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT This workshop will be of interest anyone who cares for or imports exports genetically altered GA animals of any species Participants will be given the opportunity to share their experience of the current status of information knowledge transfer when animals are moved to and from any location where the journey ends with a new set of carers We will look at some examples of GA passports that different establishments currently use and discuss the practical issues that have influenced them what resources the establishment has what the establishment needs are any problems that they have had to consider overcome Participants will also be given the opportunity to raise issues problems associated with the current recommendations or GA passport use that has not been addressed Topics include l what is a GA passport l why use a GA passport l when should you use a GA passport l what should a GA passport contain recommended and supplementary information Nikki Osborne Dr Nikki Osborne graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science Neuroscience from Kings College London in 2000 having completed a successful final year research project This research project formed the start of her PhD in Developmental Neurobiology from the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at Kings A postdoctoral fellowship at the Ludwig Insitute for Cancer Research UCL Branch then followed before Nikki joined the Research Animals Department of the RSPCA in 2005 as a biotechnology specialist Since joining the RSPCA Nikki has been responsible for promoting and disseminating current best practice information regarding the creation use and care of genetically altered GA animals within the field of laboratory animal science She convenes a number of expert working groups looking at issues such as sharing and archiving of GA mice transgenic specific specialist training and GA passports 58 Scientific Programme

Workshop Sessions James Bussell James Bussell is the Head of the Research Support Facility at the WT Sanger Institute With a background of over 20 years in animal technology genetics GA rodent production breeding and archiving he is a keen advocate of animal welfare in research He joined the Sanger Institute in 2007 and worked as part of the Sanger s programmes of research supplying the core support including breeding and procedural input that helps in the production of over 200 de novo mouse models mouse models per year and major other resources such as the Zebrafish Mutation project Mary Ann Haskings Mary Ann Haskings has worked for Cancer Research UK since 1990 initially as an animal technician working with rodents and rabbits before moving into transgenic technology She is deputy Head of the CRUK LRI Transgenic Service She holds the MIAT and higher BTEC in animal technology a degree in Molecular Biology and is currently studying for an MSc in Science and Society Mary Ann is particularly interested in animal welfare within the transgenic field She is a NACWO and has chaired the CRUK NACWO forum She has been an active member of the CRUK LRI ethics committee and has presented at animal welfare meetings Amanda Pickard Dr Amanda Pickard manages the import and export of mutant mouse strains by the Medical Research Council s Frozen Embryo and Sperm Archive FESA www har mrc ac uk services fesa Based at the MRC s Harwell site FESA is one of the largest repositories of mouse germplasm in the world and part of the Biological Resources Group which generates novel mutants for phenotyping and distribution to the scientific community As well as archiving the mutants generated by the high throughput targeted genetics programmes such as EUCOMM and IMPC FESA provides an archiving and distribution service to all scientists and academics protecting valuable mouse strains against breeding failure catastrophic losses genetic drift and genetic contamination Publicly available mouse strains are distributed via the online catalogue Mousebook www mousebook org and via the European Mouse Mutant Archive www emmanet org for which FESA is a founding partner Amanda was awarded a BSc Hons in Animal Physiology from the University of Nottingham and obtained her PhD from the University of Aberdeen Before taking up her post at MRC Harwell she worked as a Post doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology London developing reproductive technologies for the conservation of endangered species Caroline Chadwick Dr Caroline Chadwick was appointed Director of Biomedical Services at the University of Birmingham in 2006 The facility houses rodents and Zebrafish for a large academic research community Prior to moving to Birmingham she was at the Cancer Research UK Paterson Institute in Manchester Scientific Programme 59

Workshop Sessions Please refer to the Table on page 54 for timings and the venue 2 hours CPD credit Workshop 5 Theory and practice of aseptic technique for rodent surgery Presented by Lucy Whitfield MA VetB DLAS MRCVS Named Veterinary Surgeon The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street London NW1 0TU Adequate aseptic technique is one of the most fundamental and essential principles of infection control Aseptic technique refers to specific practices that reduce the risk of post surgical infections by decreasing the likelihood that microorganisms will invade the patient s body during surgical procedures The workshop will cover those practices performed immediately before and during a surgical procedure to reduce post operative infection Topics include l theoretical background l preparation of sterile equipment l preparation of the surgeon and the patient l maintaining a sterile field Lucy Whitfield After four years in general veterinary practice Dr Lucy Whitfield joined the technical services team of an animal health company which opened up an insight into the fascinating world of laboratory animal science She made the move to full time Named Veterinary Surgeon work soon afterwards and is still hooked and still learning Director of NVS services at the Royal Veterinary College since 2004 Lucy splits her work between clinical visits to the research clients and teaching at the College Lucy holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons RCVS Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and is an examiner for the RCVS the RVC s Animal Welfare MSc course and previously the Institute of Animal Technology s Membership Board Enthusiastic to contribute to this interesting veterinary field Lucy is a past president of LAVA and current member of LASA s Ethics Training and Education committee which has recently published guidance on surgical practice and Ethical Review Process function 60 Scientific Programme

Social Programme Tuesday 12th March TOUR 16 00 DINNER Served in the Floral Hall 19 00 First time at Congress Then join us at the Congress Reception and come on our orientation tour of the facilities EXHIBITION OFFICIAL OPENING 20 30 23 00 This is always a wonderfully relaxed start to Congress and sets the atmosphere with everyone socialising around the stands meeting old and new industry colleagues The Bistro bar will remain open until late or you can return to your own hotels for a night cap Wednesday 13th March DINNER Served in the Floral Hall 19 00 Pens at the ready for the return of 20 30 KEN S QUIZ NIGHT which will start promptly in the Gold Room For those who prefer to dance the night away the INNOVATION ROADSHOW will be in the Floral Hall Thursday 14th March Smart dress jackets and ties are required No jeans t shirts trainers or fancy dress please 20 30 01 00 19 15 Prior to dinner in the Gold Room where the bars are open close up magicians and silhouettists will mingle to entertain you GALA DINNER AND DANCE Served in the Floral Hall Continuing during dinner the close up magicians and silhouettists will circulate around the tables Afterwards the fabulous Innovation Roadshow guarantees to have you all up on your feet Congress Badges must be worn by EVERYONE 62 Social Programme 20 00 02 00

Social Programme Sonic and Chris Dugdale We guarantee you will be mesmerised by the close up magic performed by Tony Middleton Sonic and Chris Dugdale Sonic below is one of the UK s top close up magicians and a critically acclaimed author of magic He has also appeared on ITV s Penn Teller Fool Us with Chris Dugdale and Jonathan Ross which has been repeated around the world One of the finest I have ever seen Sir Roger Moore Chris Dugdale background image became the youngest member of the Magic Circle at 18 and his work as a magician has taken him around the world many times His level of international experience as an award winning close up magician is unparalleled Chris is the only magician in history to have been selected to entertain H M the Queen and the United Nations Sir Richard Branson described Chris as The best I have seen brilliant You will be truly amazed by their performances OFFICIAL OPENING OF TRADE EXHIBITION We are delighted that Phil Ruddock former Bulletin Editor and long standing member of IAT Council has consented to officially open the Trade Exhibition on Tuesday evening Phil has been an enduring supporter of the IAT attending Congress for many years as a trade exhibitor working for Lillico and we therefore felt he was eminently qualified to open the proceedings for us this evening as this will officially be his last attendance at our annual Congress There will be a complimentary glass of wine for all those attending The Roving Artist Exploring the Art of Silhouette Silhouette artists Charles Burns and Michael Herbert have been working collectively as The Roving Artist for over a decade and were brought together by a shared interest in the little known art of silhouette cutting KEN S QUIZ NIGHT Over the years this competitively fought contest brought to you by Ken Applebee has been so popular that queues have formed to get in and we have run out of tables to seat all of the teams who want to participate The winning team will receive six bottles of champagne and the runners up will receive six bottles of wine There will even be a consolation prize for the team with the lowest score Thank you so much to Tecniplast UK for generously sponsoring this event It s not the winning it s the taking apart They make up a unique group of only half a dozen full time silhouette artists in the UK and are considered as highly experienced in this traditional skill bringing a modern and stylish presentation to their work Amazingly each silhouette only takes a couple of minutes to create so you will see the incredible skill they have of capturing a likeness with just a few snips of a scissors Profiles of many notable figures have been cut by them and one of the many highlights of their careers was being commissioned to perform their art at HM the Queen s 80th birthday celebrations Social Programme 63

Trade Exhibition The Publisher and the IAT accept no responsibility for any claims made by companies in the following entries 1st Biotech Ltd 1st Biotech is a family business manufacturing and supplying bespoke laboratory clothing for over 40 years Our clothing comes in a lightweight and mid weight fabric with many colour choices and can be manufactured in any of your chosen styles We can personally visit your premises to discuss the clothing you may require and advise on sizing and styles All orders are manufactured bespoke to your requirements exactly as you want them For example you can choose from stud cuff or elasticated cuff short sleeve or long sleeve leg pockets etc The choices are endless Our range of products has greatly expanded over the years and we are authorised distributors of brands such as 3M Moldex Segre Marigold Ansell Anistel Primeguard Toffeln Pal etc As authorised stockists of these brands we are able to offer great pricing please ask for a no obligation quote and put us to the test As stockists of all disposable items including facemasks overshoes oversleeves mob caps disposable coveralls visitor coats gloves etc we can offer next day delivery direct from our warehouse Our offices are open daily with professional staff on hand to answer any question or enquiry you may have In addition to our office staff Luke and Sadie our Sales Team are available too and would be happy to speak with you and or arrange to visit you We hope you enjoy Congress 2013 and we look forward to meeting you Contact us at 1st Biotech Ltd Unit 10 Tovil Green Business Park Tovil Maidstone Kent ME15 6TA T F 44 0 870 300 9554 E sales 1stbiotech co uk www 1stbiotech co uk 3Rs Bedding A unique laboratory animal bedding manufactured from 99 recycled paper As a recycled product it saves landfill space energy reduces pollution and uses fewer resources than virgin material 3Rs bedding is produced in a custom built facility in the UK dedicated solely to the production of high quality small animal bedding and ensures that the product is readily available ex stock Market Research Findings from Biofacilities in both the UK and overseas have returned significant benefits in the following areas l high absorbency levels 150 allowing longer intervals between cage changing l excellent odour control l uniquely formulated pellets preventing break down and minimal dust l non toxic l no additives or coatings l bacterial viral and parasitic organisms eliminated through the manufacturing process with exposure to temperatures in excess of 145oC 66 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Low endotoxin and coliform levels l significantly lower levels of endotoxins 0 0001 than other bedding forms l lower levels of coliforms 0 001 than other bedding forms These findings suggest that paper pellet beddings may be preferred when endotoxins are a concern such as during immunological respiratory or inhalation studies Ref Blom HJM 1996 Laboratory Animals 30 234 244 Easy to use clean and dispose l ideal for most bedding dispensers vacuum systems and automated cleaning systems l biodegradable Contact us at 3Rs Bedding T 44 0 800 612 1619 E info 3rsbedding com www 3rsbedding com Agenda Resource Management Ltd Looking for novel solutions to staffing Agenda provides quick and cost effective solutions to all of your staffing requirements by supplying staff at all levels whether you need permanent recruitment support short term temporary cover or one of our experienced contract animal technologists Agenda Resource Management provides a highly skilled friendly yet professional tailor made service to clients throughout the industry regardless of your resourcing needs Our service includes l full range of resourcing options available from permanent recruitment or local temporary staff to contract staff for short or long term placements l experienced friendly and professional recruitment consultants l comprehensively security screened job candidates and contract staff l fully matched interviewed and pre selected job candidates Staff available at all levels from cage wash operatives to research directors often within 24 hours l the largest database of research facility job seekers available Other services available from Agenda Resource Management include l facilities management l consultancy l staff training and development Looking for new opportunities l Agenda has a team of highly experienced highly successful recruitment specialists with strong links to leading employers throughout the UK and Europe to help you find the perfect career move completely free of charge Find out more One call puts you in touch with all the support and advice you could need and much more besides Contact us at Agenda Resource Management Ltd PO Box 24 Hull HU12 8YJ T 44 0 8456 445545 International 44 0 1964 671791 F 44 0 8456 445547 E info agenda rm co uk www agenda rm co uk Trade Exhibition 67

Trade Exhibition Allentown Europe Ltd Allentown would like to welcome you to our stand Allentown Inc is the leading global provider of quality built animal housing and related animal care products to the biomedical research community For over 43 years we have produced innovative and superior animal housing systems which continue to exceed industry standards Our success is based on our strong business integrity and exacting attention to manufacturing detail and unparalleled customer service Our state of the art manufacturing facility based in Allentown New Jersey USA uniquely qualifies us to provide timely cost effective solutions for our customers research needs From computer aided design and development through automated fabrication and welding Allentown products are manufactured with tight tolerances to precise specifications which lead to long lasting housing solutions for our customers Our experienced workforce combines craftsmanship with innovation constantly refining our manufacturing process to ensure our customers the highest quality product at a competitive price on schedule to meet their needs Contact us at Allentown Europe Ltd PO Box 3056 Reading Berkshire RG1 9UY T 44 0 845 045 0243 F 44 7884 63625 Andersons Bedding Products The Andersons Bedding Products is the manufacturer of quality bedding nesting and enrichment products The Andersons have been manufacturing corncob bedding specifically for the laboratory animal industry since 1962 The Andersons have expanded their line of bed o cobs bedding products to meet today s enrichment and bedding needs The innovative new bedding products include bedding and enrichment in one bag along with nesting material and post surgical recovery pads All The Andersons innovative products are available exclusively through The Datesand Group Contact us at Andersons Bedding Products 521 Illinois Avenue Maumee Ohio 43537 USA T 1 419 897 6700 F 1 419 891 6539 E coborders andersonsinc com www AndersonsLabBedding com Aquaneering Fairfield Controlec Ltd Fairfield Controlec Ltd are the UK representatives for Aquaneering Inc designers and manufacturers of high quality aquatics systems Aquaneering s aquatics systems range in size from small stand alone benchtop racks for Zebrafish and Xenopus up to extremely large systems with dedicated centralised water treatment over 33 000 Zebrafish tanks is the largest so far In all cases Aquaneering s expertise in water treatment ensures that animals are held in the very highest quality of water and full training in system operation is provided for technicians and end users Systems can be equipped with full critical parameter monitoring systems with alarm outputs including mobile phone SMS messaging e mail landline and BMS options Fairfield Controlec Ltd provide installation full service support and emergency backup including spare parts stocks for Aquaneering s systems Our staff has a collective experience 68 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition of over 50 years of design installation maintenance and support of aquatics systems and include marine biologists and control system engineers We can also provide service support and spare parts for most makes of aquatic systems and also offer training and consultancy in all aspects of system operation and troubleshooting Contact us at Aquaneering Fairfield Controlec Ltd London House King Edward Street Grimsby Lincolnshire DN31 3LA T 44 0 1472 268141 F 44 0 1472 243149 E graham willoughby fairfield controlec co uk www aquaneering com Aquatic Solutions Your aquatics partner Aquatic Solutions With a passion for innovation at the heart of what we do Aquatic Solutions brings to you a complete and dedicated solution for all of your aquatic needs As a sub division of the Tecniplast family of companies Aquatic Solutions entire focus is all things aquatic Aquatic Solutions is committed to the global aquatics community and the complexity that it brings Here is an overview of the product range that we bring to you l ZebTec housing solutions for Zebrafish including multilinking systems and countertop solutions l XenopLus a solution for your Xenopus requirements l Tritone the world s first automated fish feeding solution For more information call us on 44 0 845 050 4556 or e mail at aquatics tecniplastuk com Contact us at Aquatic Solutions part of the Tecniplast family of companies BCM Box 3058 London WC1N 3XX T 44 0 845 050 4556 F 44 0 845 050 4557 E aquatics tecniplastuk com www tecniplastuk com Arrowmight Arrowmight s 30th Anniversary Arrowmight is celebrating 30 years as the premier supplier of design and build housing for large species continuing to invest in the development of innovative products designed specifically for the biomedical research sector We have unrivalled experience in the design manufacture installation and servicing of equipment specifically for the laboratory animal industry Our range of isolators has expanded to cover speciality units and bespoke designs utilising the very best materials and the most robust twin fan system in the marketplace The Arrowmight Maxiseal IVC system continues to offer unrivalled protection for staff and animals with the unique cage level HEPA filtration ensuring that the airway plenums do not become contaminated with cage debris Trade Exhibition 69

Trade Exhibition Our unique FresH20 sterile watering system offers unrivalled drinking hygiene for animals via self contained pouches of sterile water fed through autoclavable non return drinking valves The Arrowmight Argus environmental monitoring system offers secure and time saving wireless monitoring and management of your facility and equipment Argus can be quickly installed into existing facilities at minimum expense Arrowmight is also the exclusive UK distributor for the Better Built range of cagewashers bedding disposal stations and automatic bedding dispensers Better Built s new exciting Activ range of automated solutions specifically meet the challenges facing washing facilities in the animal research industry Arrowmight Innovation through partnership For further information please visit our website Contact us at Arrowmight Campwood Road Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford HR2 6JD T 44 0 1432 379111 F 44 0 1432 344960 E sales arrowmight com www arrowmight com AS ET Animals in Science Education Trust The Animals in Science Education Trust is a charity registered under the UK Charities Act 1993 Our objectives are the advancement of education and the promotion of excellence in the care and welfare of animals used in science Two distinguished scientists head the Trust Lord Walton of Detchant kt TD MA MD DSc FRCP FMedsci is the Patron and Professor Sir Richard Gardner FIAT Hon FRS is Chair of the Board of Trustees The Trust s main activity is to provide bursaries to enable people to attend education and training courses The only conditions are that they are employed in the care and welfare of animals used in science that the course is relevant to their work and they are unable to obtain funding from other sources e g employers If you would like to discuss the possibility of applying for a grant for educational purposes we will be pleased to talk to you on our stand In addition to providing bursaries the Trust supports the development of teaching packages DVDs and other course materials Applications from students with special needs are welcomed We will also be pleased to talk to anybody who would like to become a supporter or sponsor of AS ET 6 00 per year Everybody who signs up at Congress will have the chance to win an ipod shuffle Further information on the funding and fund raising work of AS ET can be obtained from our website www as et org uk a tune software AG tick lab is the software solution for the management of animal research facilities including management of protocols meetings inspections animal orders capacity management stock and facility management veterinary records breeding cost accounting reporting and statistics 100 web technology easy to learn easy to use easy to integrate a tune software AG is a medium sized financially stable and independent German 70 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition software vendor and a trusted partner for a long lasting and stable co operation with its customers mainly within the pharmaceutical industry Make IT simple is both a tune s motto and the measure of all its activities including the key focuses l data management research and development in life sciences l task and project management Objectives we provide l optimisation of work and data flows l creation of transparency for users l guarantee of governance compliance and best practices l lowering of expenses and risks Competitively priced a tune s products project solutions and professional services make these goals a reality Contact us at a tune software AG Julius Reiber Strasse 15 64293 Darmstadt Germany T 49 6151 951310 F 49 6151 9513129 E sales a tune de www a tune de B K Marshall B K Universal is a division of Marshall BioResources Inc Our UK facility is located in East Yorkshire We have recently opened a large new UK dog facility and this enables us to supply customers with the globally popular Marshall Beagle These are recognised throughout the laboratory animal world for their good health genetic consistency uniformity and gentle temperament Our extensive socialisation programme produces dogs that are active and happy when in their enclosures and come willingly to the front when approached and are calm and pleasant when handled B K also offer a range of key high health status SOPF and SPF rodent stocks and strains which are bred at our Grimston site near Hull Amongst the inbred strains available are C57BL 6 BALB c Strain 129 and two interferon receptor knockout strains the A129 and the AG129 Our non inbred strains include BKW mice ICR background and Dunkin Hartley guinea pigs We also supply New Zealand white rabbits and ferrets Our scientific services team offers a highly regarded health screening service and a specialist microbiologist will be on our stand to help advise you We are able to carry out health screening at your site or using our collection service your sentinels can be tested in Grimston Biological matrices from a range of donors rodents Marshall Beagles rabbits human NHP and farm animals are also available We offer a very quick turnaround of your orders for whole blood plasma serum tissues and many other bioproducts You can also contact us for help with your imports or exports of animals as well as for supplies of animal bedding and enrichment products Visit our booth to pick up a set of current literature Contact us at B K Marshall The Field Station Grimston Aldbrough Hull HU11 4QE T 44 0 1964 527555 F 44 0 1964 529039 E sales bku com Trade Exhibition 71

Trade Exhibition BeliMed Ltd BeliMed are part of the Metall Zug AG Group based in Switzerland and has a total of 4 business areas and 3000 employees The Group s annual turnover is the equivalent of 576M It has 1000 employees and 13 subsidiaries 80 agencies over 5 continents and communicates in 40 languages BeliMed have supplied sterilising washing and disinfection equipment to pharmacos laboratories research centres and hospitals for over 40 years and is a global market leader for the manufacture and supply of sterilisation and decontamination equipment BeliMed Ltd in the UK was founded in 2004 as a wholly owned subsidiary of BeliMed AG and maintains an excellent reputation in both the UK and Ireland l factory trained team of service engineers based in locations throughout the country l our own project management planning and installation personnel enable us to work closely with your architects design teams and planning departments l all BeliMed equipment conforms to current European directives UK standards GMP GAMP and FDA guidelines and can be tailored to the needs of the customer l steriliser chamber sizes from 300 litres to 7000 litres 10 to 250 cu ft or bespoke sizes to suit individual requirements l washing and disinfection equipment from under counter bottle washers to large scale automated cage washers l single ended or double door pass through options available on all or larger equipment l user friendly full colour touch screen interface l the control system incorporates the latest proven technology l offers an excellent whole life cycle support system Contact us at BeliMed Ltd Unit 4 Newbuildings Place Dragons Green Rd Shipley West Sussex RH13 8GQ T 44 0 7814 770172 E mark carter belimed co uk www belimed co uk Bioquell UK Ltd Bioquell specialise in the design manufacture and application of complete bio decontamination solutions These solutions are suitable for airborne and surface contamination within the bio medical industry We also provide HPV integrated walk in and cart to cart transfer chambers for the movement of materials in and out of controlled areas Bioquell hydrogen peroxide vapour HPV equipment and services are designed to provide bio decontamination of equipment rooms or entire facilities HPV is the clear choice when replacing traditional formaldehyde or chlorine based applications offering fast residuefree and repeatable cycles within a sensitive and controlled environment Contact us at Bioquell UK Ltd 52 Royce Close West Portway Andover Hampshire SP10 3TS T 44 0 1264 835835 E info bioquell com www bioquell com 72 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Charles River Charles River continues to be the World s largest producer of laboratory animals and related services We are pleased to announce an addition to our services with the acquisition of Bioscientific Events and we are now able to conduct a wide range of training courses to meet your needs As well as our globally standardised animals which include rats mice rabbits guinea pigs hamsters and gerbils we can provide contract breeding rederivation cryopreservation backcrossing and genetic monitoring through our Genetically Engineered Models and Services group GEMS We supply ALZET osmotic infusion pumps catheters and wound clips As the exclusive UK distributor for The Jackson Laboratory s products animal models we provide access to over 5000 strains of JAX mice including the exciting NSG NOD scid gamma immunodeficient mouse Our surgical teams can provide study ready animals with a range of surgical alterations The Research Animals Diagnostics Services RADS group can advise you and conduct your health surveillance programs utilising the latest technologies Our Preconditioning Services offer aged animals and dietary studies Be sure to visit our stand and talk to our representatives about our extensive range of products and services JAX is a trademark of The Jackson Laboratory registered in the United States All rights reserved Contact us at Charles River UK Research Models and Services Manston Road Margate Kent CT9 4LT T 44 0 1843 823388 F 44 0 1843 823497 E margate enquiries crl com www criver com Charles River ICMTM Charles River Introducing Internet Colony Management ICM ICM is a revolutionary software solution for both project and vivarium management It allows us to capture many data points on your animals efficiently and accurately through the use of an RFID tracking system ICM is designed to streamline workloads while capturing data on each animal through the use of computers and a simple interface This data is instantly made available to our project management staff and our clients through the online portal Through ICM you can see real time activity on every animal in your colonies and export that data to Microsoft Excel Requests can also be made directly through ICM animals can be mated shipped or grouped by simply selecting the animal s and choosing an action Quickly finding information on a particular subset of your colony is easy thanks to the extensive sorting and filtering options ICM also provides you with extensive project information such as current and past goals details on each line and animal health reports entire shipment history and a complete record of any tasks you have requested With ICM everything is just a mouse click away Please come and visit our stand to learn more or for a demonstration Contact us at Charles River UK Research Models and Services Manston Road Margate Kent CT9 4LT T 44 0 1843 823388 F 44 0 1843 823497 E margate enquiries crl com www criver com Trade Exhibition 73

Trade Exhibition Clinipath Ltd Clinipath Ltd is a distribution and service company for laboratory supplies and equipment with a focus on biomedical research and laboratories The primary markets that we supply are universities hospitals biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and development Our mission is to provide quality products at competitive prices with timely deliveries and our goal is to become one of your valued suppliers We support advances in the technology of science while respecting the impact on our environment We provide problem solving solutions quality products superior customer service and support to our clients through the complete understanding of their business objectives and needs The company mission involves constant product scouting in the international marketplace to supply the latest technology advancements to the scientific community Clinipath Ltd will evaluate through a strict quality assurance system and on site testing of all new products to guarantee the reliability of the goods supplied to our customers Our business and our sales will grow in direct response to our drive our clients support our commitment to provide state of the art products and to offer the best price quality ratio We also differentiate ourselves from the competition through our vast selection of products covering a wide range of activities Clinipath s core values Integrity professionalism enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence Contact us at Clinipath Ltd PO Box 523 Hull HU9 9HD T 44 0 7554 967336 E ken clinipathequipment com Contec Speciality cleaning products for animal laboratory facilities Innovative mopping systems wipes and disinfectants for every facility and all types of surfaces l mopping systems and cleaning tools for rooms cabinets and isolators lightweight easy to manoeuvre wide surface coverage and low operator fatigue l validated sterile products for critical applications packaged to minimise waste l pre saturated wipes PROSAT and SATWipes clean and sanitise with 70 IPA effectively remove and minimise the spread of pinworm eggs dust and dirt l tack wipes Tax Fre surface and floor wipes effectively remove pinworm eggs dust hair and dirt l knitted and non woven wipes excellent abrasion resistance compatible with a wide range of chemicals ideal for application of disinfectants and cleaning solvents l disinfectant cleaner Aseptix UltraSan Broad Spectrum bactericidal fungicidal sporicidal tuberculocidal ready to use rapid effective safe environmentally responsible l spill control products sponges and swabs Create efficient reproducible procedures using equipment which is fit for purpose to minimise and control contamination resulting in improved biosecurity Faster more effective cleaning Better ergonomics reduce stress on staff Improved environment for animals 74 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Contact us at Contec ZI du Prat RP 3707 56037 Vannes Cedex France T 33 2 97 43 76 90 E info contecinc com www contecinc com Datesand Ltd The Datesand Group has been in business for over 30 years and is still a family run friendly and reliable company Datesand have diversified over the past three decades and now offer consumables technologies and environmental divisions Within these divisions Datesand are committed to offering the widest range and highest quality of products Consumables l the widest range of quality bedding and nesting materials including Tapvei Aspen and UK produced softwood beddings l Europe s widest range of enrichment products l Nestpaks exclusive 3 in 1 bedding nesting and enrichment l PPE l chemicals and cleaning equipment l exclusive ranges including The Andersons bedding ClearH2O hydration and nutrition and introducing NSET non surgical embryo transfer device Technologies working in partnership with l TBJ Inc to offer ventilated workstations bedding dispensers surgery and necropsy tables and water bottle fillers l now offering servicing and maintenance contracts Environmental l unique super absorbent polymer products for liquid to gel applications Datesand Caring for those who care for others We look forward to seeing you at our stand Contact us at Datesand Ltd PO Box 45 Manchester M11 1XD T 44 0 161 2741080 F 44 0 161 2741089 E sales datesand com www datesand com Edstrom Industries Inc Edstrom Industries is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of automated animal water systems water purification equipment environmental monitoring products access and lighting control and animal management software to the world s best animal laboratories Since 1969 leading universities pharmaceuticals government laboratories and biotech firms have relied upon Edstrom s products services and expertise for their critical animal watering requirements and to ensure the efficiency of their facility and elimination of variables in their studies Over 90 of animal facilities in North America and an increasing number worldwide use Edstrom in their vivariums Edstrom automated watering systems deliver purified water on demand 24 hours a day eliminating ergonomic injuries and reducing the costs associated Trade Exhibition 75

Trade Exhibition with bottle cleaning filling and manipulation Our valve technology is the most reliable available having been constantly refined over 20 years Edstrom Pulse provides real time data readings alarming and reporting through a user interface that puts you in control of your facility s data Monitor and control your automated watering system monitor room and freezer temperatures to differential pressure and humidity Customisable reports and alarm limits ensure your facility s animals are safe Edstrom SmartLab is a web based animal management platform that ensures proper animal welfare while performing valuable research with an intuitive interface SmartLab provides your facility with unsurpassed data integrity by eliminating manual record keeping delivering time stamped data and securely storing facility information Edstrom water purification and treatment systems help achieve consistent water quality with reverse osmosis RO water purification clean system design principles and automated flushing Edstrom recommends RO water for all transgenic rodents Visit us and see why successful facilities worldwide rely on Edstrom and have been doing so for over 40 years Contact us at Edstrom Industries Inc Europe PO Box 13 Hereford HR1 4ZU UK Sales Gemma Marshall T F 44 0 1432 370745 M 44 0 7794 251 331 E uk edstrom com www edstrom com Ellegaard G ttingen Minipigs A S Ellegaard G ttingen Minipigs A S has been supplying the scientific community for more than thirty years and has been AAALAC accredited since 1998 The G ttingen Minipig is fully recognised by regulatory authorities worldwide including EMA and FDA and is often a relevant research model The G ttingen Minipig should always be considered when choosing your non rodent model for toxicology pharmacology and safety pharmacology Contact us at Ellegaard G ttingen Minipigs A S Soroe Landevej 302 DK 4261 Dalmose Denmark T 45 58 18 58 18 F 45 58 18 58 80 E ckt minipigs dk 76 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Harlan Laboratories Ltd Harlan Laboratories is a leading provider of essential pre clinical and non clinical contract research research models animal diets and services to the pharmaceutical biotech medical device agrochemical and chemical industries as well as universities government and other research organisations The company s focus is on providing customers with products and services to optimise the discovery and safety of new medicines and compounds Our key strength is the diverse range of interrelated research tools we offer These include laboratory animals standard and customised diets technical services such as health and genetic monitoring and transgenic services biological products and services contract breeding projects and containment solutions Contact us at Harlan Laboratories Ltd Shaw s Farm Blackthorn Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 1TP T 44 0 1869 243241 F 44 0 1869 246759 E orders harlan com www harlan com IDEXX BioResearch IDEXX BioResearch serves the biomedical research community with a suite of innovative biological materials testing and laboratory animal diagnostic instruments and services Streamline your research generate reliable and reproducible data and experience superior quality of service with our comprehensive diagnostic solutions Contact us at IDEXX BioResearch Riverside House Riverside Walk Windsor Berkshire SL4 1NA T 44 0 1753 838930 E shelley hadley idexx com www idexx co uk IMPEX Services International Ltd IMPEX Services International Ltd have been serving the research industry for 15 years with Europe s largest independent fleet of specially equipped and designed DEFRA registered vehicles Our dedicated team work 24 hours a day 7 days a week to offer a complete handling and shipping service for all laboratory animals bio samples and equipment regardless of your shipping needs Our complete global coverage guarantees you a secure efficient door to door service to or from any destination worldwide Our budget shipping options for smaller consignments offer clients a cost effective alternative with the same excellent level of service and commitment within the United Kingdom and across the European continent With a range of vehicles from our eco friendly Minis to large trucks IMPEX really do offer you total logistics solutions We are confident you will be delighted with our services Please contact us for brochures and further information Contact us at IMPEX Services International Ltd PO Box 187 Huntington Cambridgeshire PE28 4JF T 44 0 8456 021662 F 44 0 8456 021663 E info impex uk com www impex uk com Trade Exhibition 77

Trade Exhibition Institute of Animal Technology The Institute of Animal Technology IAT was founded in 1950 and its purpose is to advance knowledge and promote excellence in the care and welfare of animals in science The IAT recognises and supports the benefits arising from research involving animals and its members are committed to the principle that excellence in animal care and welfare is essential for excellence in science Representing animal technologists both within the UK and around the world the IAT has over 2400 members which includes the vast majority of the UK s Named Animal Care and Welfare Officers NACWOs During 2011 the IAT as a member of the Biosciences Coalition has commented on the transposition of the EU Directive 2010 63 EU into UK Legislation Also under the auspices of the European Federation of Animal Technologists EFAT the IAT has contributed into a number of the Expert Working Groups in Brussels which is looking at various aspects of how the new Directive will be implemented throughout Europe as from January 2013 Education and qualification for animal technologists is one of the key roles of the IAT The IAT is recognised by Ofqual as the Awarding Organisation for its Further Education Level 2 and 3 qualifications in laboratory animal science and technology In June 2012 the IAT began working with Middlesex University to set up a fully validated BSc programme which is intended to be in place for the academic year 2014 2015 In the interim period the IAT is setting up a Diploma in Higher Education which will be the equivalent of the second year of a degree giving students 120 credits at level 5 and leading directly to the final year of the degree The BSc in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology will enable career animal technologists to continue to play an invaluable role at the highest levels of scientific research and teaching Contact us at Institute of Animal Technology 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL E admin iat org uk www iat org uk 78 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition IPS Product Supplies Ltd As a company we aim to offer a range of products and services that will be unsurpassed for your animals and their environment along with the best product design and ease of use Bases in central England and Scotland offer a fast and efficient service to our growing customer base throughout Europe Complimented with a personal service that will be second to none we undertake to provide the ultimate package by considering both animal and people needs The Quality standard is ISO 9001 We care about service and it shows l LabDiet see www labdiet com l TestDiet see www testdiet com now manufactured in the UK l beddings and nestings including corncob Aspen and Lignocel products l irradiated hay bales and tote bags alternative beddings trayliners BenchGuard manufactured exclusively by IPS l BenchGuard manufactured exclusively by IPS l environmental enrichment products l hygiene and janitorial products l occupational health protective clothing masks and footwear l irradiation services including BULK irradiation l new we are now the UK dealer for NKP Caging Systems l all of the old favourites still available l bespoke caging and equipment designed and installed Logistic Partner Solutions is an independent company dedicated to providing logistics services to the biomedical and research industry We offer l secure storage l removal and scrappage of unwanted items l relocation of equipment and machinery l distribution of products on behalf of other suppliers l confirmed delivery times l six vehicles of varying size five with tail lift capability Contact us at IPS Product Supplies Ltd BCM IPS Ltd London WC1N 3XX T 44 0 870 600 1616 F 44 0 870 600 1615 E customers ipsltd biz www ipsltd biz Laboratory Animal Science Association LASA To advance scientific understanding and knowledge of the use care and welfare of laboratory animals and promote refinement reduction and replacement LASA persues its aims in a number of ways Promoting the interchange of information through meetings lectures discussions and publications LASA has six sections which together provide a forum to discuss the latest developments in the areas of specialised scientific interest Every year the scientific sections hold section meetings The Annual Winter Meeting is a three day scientific meeting covering a wide range of topics in platform presentations and Trade Exhibition 79

Trade Exhibition workshops The meeting also offers great opportunities to network with Trade Exhibitors LASA encourages and facilitates education and training in laboratory animal science This takes place through workshops and the publication of proceedings and best practice guides In 2013 LASA will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary and plans are already underway to ensure that the 2013 Winter Meeting will be a huge success with keynote speakers already confirmed as Professor Lord Winston Lord Dick Taverne and Professor Dominic Wells We welcome applications of membership from individuals institutions and students Contact us at LASA PO Box 524 Hull HU9 9HE T 44 0 8456 711956 F 44 0 8456 711957 E info lasa co uk www lasa co uk Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association LAVA LAVA is a division of the British Veterinary Association specialising in the advancement of the health and welfare of laboratory animals LAVA supports the use of animals where necessary in biomedical research and product development We insist on the maintenance of the highest standard of animal health and welfare that can be achieved within the confines of the research objectives LAVA s members are veterinary surgeons and students from the UK and elsewhere who are interested in laboratory animal medicine and science Many members act as Named Veterinary Surgeons under the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 in a full or parttime capacity Vets working in academic drug discovery commercial and contract research environments are represented as clinicians or in other aspects of the care and use of animals in biomedical research LAVA promotes best practice and the dissemination of new technologies through its meetings and other avenues It represents laboratory animal vets at national and international level when needed for discussions and decision making on laboratory animal law welfare ethics transport techniques and disease The purpose of the association is to promote the dissemination of information concerning laboratory animals throughout the veterinary profession by meetings lectures discussions and publications as considered appropriate to promote the advancement of veterinary knowledge and skills in subjects connected with the breeding maintenance of health welfare and use of laboratory animals and to encourage study groups and post graduate courses for these purposes exchange information and encourage other forms of collaboration between this and other societies in allied scientific disciplines For all general enquiries email the Honorary Secretary at secretary lava uk net or visit our website www lava uk net Learning Curve Development Ltd The Learning Curve provides high quality training and CPD for animal technologists scientists and support staff Training that significantly enhances professional competence is more important than ever The Learning Curve has an impressive and dedicated team brought together for the purpose of creating and maintaining a high level of theoretical and practical competence in science We intend to give our customers the knowledge and skills required for a competent and ethical science based career 80 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition MMM Medical Equipment UK Ltd Sterilisation and disinfection equipment manufacturers MMM Medical Equipment UK Ltd are a directly owned subsidiary of MMM GmbH one of the largest European manufactures of sterilisers and disinfection systems with a workforce of over 1000 employees and responsible for many developments in sterilisation technology Since 1954 we have supplied sterilising equipment into healthcare the pharmaceutical industry research centres food and drug manufacturers and universities The sterilisers we design and manufacture have a very long life expectancy with reliability playing a major part in the design our strength is our whole life cycle support This reliability has earned us preferred supplier status with many of our clients We start at bench top autoclaves and go up to vast walk in sterilisers for cage racking systems and bulk loads used within the pharmaceutical industry and research organisations We can offer single door or pass through double door machines with loading heights of 625mm 390mm or floor level machines for ease of loading Our standard chamber sizes suit all common IVC and cage racks We manufacture all our own steriliser chambers and can offer a vast range of standard sizes from 316 litres to 6292 litres We also manufacture bespoke units to customers requirements and offer air tight double skinned barriers for optimum sound and heat insulation very important in animal house situations We have our own project management planning and installation teams based in the UK and this enables us to work with architects design teams and planning departments from the initial concept through to final installation commissioning and validation We can also offer installations incorporating the use of H2O2 VHP generators as part of an automated process cycle Why not talk with us now about your existing and future sterilisation requirements Contact us at MMM Medical Equipment UK Ltd Units 2 3 Gateway Drive Business Park Gateway Drive Yeadon Leeds LS19 7XY T 44 0 113 3910717 F 44 0 113 3910503 E sales mmm group co uk www mmm group co uk Moulton College Do you or your staff want to study animal based qualifications Are you unhappy with your current educational provider Can we help create a course to meet your specific needs Moulton College is a medium sized specialist further education college During 2010 11 it had over 2500 full time and 6000 part time learners The College s mission is to be a centre of excellence for education and training for the natural built and recreational environment In recognition of Moulton College s pursuit of excellence it was awarded a Grade 1 outstanding overall in the most recent Ofsted inspection Moulton offers a wide range of qualifications ranging from entry level to post graduate in the areas such as animal management agriculture sport and equine management Moulton College is keen to provide qualifications to meet the needs of employers and develop their provision in order to meet industry requirements We hope that IAT delegates will visit our stand to discuss their educational needs and also to aid us in obtaining market research to help us develop courses to meet the changing demands of the animal industry For more details on current courses offered and to discuss other opportunities that we could offer please contact Mel Coleman 82 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Contact us at Moulton College West Street Moulton Northampton NN3 7RR T 44 0 1604 491131 ext 312 F 44 0 1604 491127 E mel coleman moulton ac uk www moulton ac uk Noray Bioinformatics SLU Software for the management of animal experimentation NorayBio registered to ISO 9001 2008 is the leading Spanish company in the implementation of software for the management of animal experimentation AniBio standard licence a product developed and registered by NorayBio has been implemented in a wide range of universities research centres pharmaceutical companies and CROs All different tailored projects created to meet each customer s specific needs AniBio line products AniBio line includes three standard software applications l AniBio for the management of animal facilities l AniTrans for the management of transgenic colonies l AniBio Aquatic for the management of aquatic animals AniBio in Europe NorayBio currently has three sales offices in Europe Cambridge Lyon and Turin The purpose of these offices is to support foreign customers NorayBio also has a strategic alliance with the British company Aston Pharma our sales agent in the UK Microsoft Certified Partner and part of Oracle Partner Network Contact us at NorayBio Parque Tecnol gico 801A 2 48160 Derio Bilbao Spain T 34 94 403 6998 F 34 94 403 6999 E anibio noraybio com www noraybio com UK Office Babraham Research Campus Cambridge CB22 3AT T 44 0 1223 497465 Pentair Aquatic Eco Systems At Pentair Aquatic Eco Systems we are dedicated to providing our customers with the finest systems and support available for engineering project management training husbandry support and much more As biologists and engineers we understand the complexity of aquatic life and tailor our systems to meet the specific needs of individual species including Zebrafish and Xenopus frogs Our Pentair Aquatic Habitats turnkey systems are secure efficient and as fail safe as possible If you want user friendly state of the art aquatic housing that promotes optimal animal health and is flexible enough to meet variable research requirements then you can depend on a Pentair Aquatic Habitats system MBK Installations Ltd our exclusive UK distributor has 15 years of experience installing systems in the aquatic research industry and can provide for all of your Pentair Aquatic Habitats needs including systems installation supplies and service Trade Exhibition 83

Trade Exhibition Aquatic Habitats and Aquatic Eco Systems are now proud members of the Pentair family Pentair is an 8 billion global leader in the design manufacture and distribution of equipment technology and engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water Pentair s global reach and world class resources will ensure that Aquatic Habitats remains at the forefront of aquatic research technology for years to come Contact us at Pentair Aquatic Eco Systems 2395 Apopka Blvd Apopka Florida 32703 USA T 1 407 886 7575 F 1 407 886 1223 E Habitats AquaticEco com www AquaticHabitats com UK Distributor MBK Installations Ltd T 44 0 1159 65 6699 F 44 0 1159 65 6690 E info mbki com www mbki com Plexx BV Plexx specialise in the supply delivery and installation of high quality products We work closely with our customers to identify their research needs and full training and aftercare service is offered at every stage Our products include the following l BMDS electronic animal identification injectable transponders can be programmed with unique identification codes and can read body temperature additional data can be collected by connecting weighing scales and tumour measurement devices facilitating accurate and timely data collection l standard conventional cages available from stock and interchangeable with your existing European cages our range of caging is available as an open top filter top or disposable system with a range of accessories to meet your needs l ventilated cages and racks protect both your staff and your animals simultaneously with our positive cage in a negative rack design l Hydropac watering system an innovative way of delivering water to rodents using pouches and drip free single use valves saving you time and energy on water bottle handling costs and more For the latest information on our product range contact us on 44 0 800 228 9460 Contact us at Plexx BV PO Box 86 6660 AB Elst The Netherlands T 31 481 377797 F 31 481 377910 E uk plexx eu www plexx eu 84 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition PrimaTec Management Ltd In association with Locus Technology Inc PrimaTec is a specialist provider of equipment for health safety and welfare combined with an extensive range of facilities management resources PrimaTec represents Animal Care Systems OptiMICE OptiRAT and OptiQuench product ranges including a vast array of ancillary equipment for both mice and rats For Congress 2013 PrimaTec will be exhibiting with Locus Technology Inc who are the developers and providers of LabTracks facility management software which is the world leader in its specialist field and whose products are providing benefits to facilities across the world including many UK establishments PrimaTec and Locus Technology look forward to welcoming you Contact us at PrimaTec Management Ltd Unit 28 Glenmore Business Park Salisbury SP2 7GL T 44 0 1722 336633 E enquiries PrimaTec co uk www PrimaTec co uk R W Associates UK Ltd R W will be showcasing the ARMIS management system This accessible and innovative change station product uses tablet PCs to easily let technologists or researchers record all of their animal work without the need for paper or a keyboard It does this by leveraging the power of RFID contactless technology This latest addition to the ARMIS family of software additionally uses the internet to forge a direct link between the researcher and their animal colonies The researcher is able to track monitor and issue work requests such as genotyping pairings and disposals in real time without the need to breach the animal unit bio security barriers The change station is equally at home in the aquarium as it is in the transgenic breeding room Seamlessly integrating with the power of the core ARMIS product change station maintains breeding health clinical sign and procedure records and is able to predict work flow such as pairing weaning and breeder retirement schedules Peripherals such as weighing scales can be attached to the change station and the researchers and unit management determine what it is that should be weighed and under what conditions The change station takes on the parameters and automatically works with them leading the technologist intuitively through each transaction to get consistent results that are so important to a good research outcome Each stakeholder involved with the animal unit has their own website to interact with ARMIS researchers unit managers academic departments and the animal unit administrator ARMIS is capable of running a one PC operation up to the largest multi unit enterprise spread over several locations It is highly scalable For more information on how we can help your business please visit our trade stand The ARMIS Management System is a product of R W Associates UK Ltd Contact us at R W Associates UK Ltd St John s House 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL T 44 0 844 800 4128 F 44 0 871 594 4196 E contact randw biz www armis co uk Trade Exhibition 85

Trade Exhibition Rees Scientific Rees Scientific specialise in monitoring temperature in refrigeration freezing and incubation lighting humidity as well as providing automated watering for animal laboratories Rees Scientific provides automated environmental monitoring to a limitless number of applications in pharmaceutical and laboratory animal research making us the standard by which other monitoring systems are judged As an ISO 9001 2000 company and fully FDA 21 CFR 11 compliant Rees Scientific is constantly upgrading policies procedures and protocols to comply with today s highly regulated environments Automated daily printouts alarm notification audit trails and complete data encryption are just a few of the standard features that help you meet your AAALAC FDA MHRA and Home Office regulations Visit our stand today to find out more Contact us at Rees Scientific 1007 Whitehead Road Ext Trenton New Jersey 08638 USA M 44 0 7748 185307 E jtelfer reesscientific com www reesscientific com S3 Science We are the largest supplier of animal technologists in the life sciences sector Since we opened our doors in 2002 we have placed over 1200 technicians in both permanent and temporary positions nationwide Our success is simple a highly skilled recruitment team that pulls together over 20 years recruitment experience and a mission statement at the forefront of all we do that all great companies are only as good as their staff Our priority is to source the right candidate with the right skills for your organisation We have become the preferred recruitment agency to many of the UK s leading scientific organisations and aim to work with many more over the coming years Whatever the level of staffing from cage wash to licensed technician we know that today s placement will be a part of tomorrow s success for our clients Talk to us today and find out how we can provide you with permanent or contract animal sciences staff at all levels from graduate to manager We want to be a key part of your success and hope you can share in our goal of recruitment excellence We offer no other services just those that make great placements S3 Science Recruitment Contact us at S3 Science BCM Box 1899 London WC1N 3XX T 44 0 844 884 4696 F 44 0 20 8711 6660 E info s3science com www s3science com SAFE SAFE Scientific Animal Food and Engineering designs formulates and produces diets and custom diets for the international research community With more than 45 years of experience and partnerships with the foremost research institutes SAFE is an undisputed international reference 86 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition The SAFE site is unique It is certified ISO 14001 environment ISO 9001 Codex alimentariusHACCP and GLP and GMP compliant Entirely dedicated to the life sciences it has a total product and packaging traceability system based on a baby food manufacturing process SAFE receives daily support from a group world leader in nutrition and animal health and is strongly involved in research and development activities We are at the heart of the research process Contact us at SAFE Route de Saint Bris 89290 Augy France T 33 3 86 53 76 90 F 33 3 86 53 35 96 E info safe evls net www safe diets com Scanbur A S It is the mission of Scanbur to develop produce and sell innovative equipment for in vivo medical research and hence contribute to preventing and curing diseases Scanbur strives to improve the welfare of animals and humans based on Scanbur s fundamental principles l animal welfare l allergy control l disease control l ergonomics The range of product categories includes LAF cabins air showers scanClime HVAC units ScantainersCLASSIC EC2 and EC3 rabbit racks warming cabinets and operating tables Contact us at Scanbur A S Silovej 16 18 DK 2690 Karlslunde Denmark T 45 56 86 56 10 F 45 56 82 14 05 E pch scanbur eu www scanbur technology com Special Diets Services Special Diets Services registered to ISO 9001 2008 and GMP is the largest supplier of laboratory animal diets in Europe and the only dedicated manufacturer in the UK For over four decades SDS has been supplying research establishments and breeders worldwide and we have gained an international reputation for the quality of our diets and manufacturing and storage facilities As research diets are our core business SDS has the formulations packaging and flexibility to suit all your requirements We have a global network of distributions so local supply is an option SDS has a professional technical team who are experts in the field of research animal nutrition Contact us at Special Diets Services PO Box 705 Witham Essex CM8 3AD T 44 0 1376 511260 F 44 0 1376 511247 E info sdsdiets com www sdsdiets com Trade Exhibition 87

Trade Exhibition Ssniff Speciality Diets GmbH Ssniff is the leading supplier of laboratory animal diets in Germany with an unrivalled reputation for quality and flexibility The company is certified to ISO 9001 standard and can produce GLP compliant diets under GMP conditions The range of products includes standard autoclavable and gamma irradiated feeds for all laboratory species plus speciality lines covering medicated feeds test compound diets and recipes for preclinical studies to induce specific conditions in the animals with batch size as low as 1kg Formulations suitable for transgenic animals can also be supplied Full documentation is available for all products including GLP certificates of analysis Products can be supplied in standard packaging or vacuum packed format The client list in Europe is impressive including breeders contract research organisations pharmaceutical companies and prestigious medical research institutes To discuss any aspect of your requirements in more detail please contact Glyn on 44 0 7593 929006 email glynselway aol com Contact us at Ssniff Speciality Diets GmbH Ferdinand Gabriel Weg 16 DE 59494 Soest Germany T 49 0 292196580 F 49 0 292195840 E mail ssniff de www ssniff com Steel Line Ltd Established in 1979 Steel Line is a Sheffield based UK manufacturer of stainless steel tables for the medical veterinary and laboratory research markets Initially designed for hospitals and public mortuaries the company has adapted these designs to meet the needs of laboratory animal science and veterinary managers technologists and during 2007 fulfilled its first contracts for two major research organisations in the UK Although based on generic designs Steel Line custom builds its products to each client s requirements They can be made for small rodent work or even take up to horse size Recent product development has seen the manufacture of inset ventilated stainless steel workstations suitable for standard laboratory worktops The products include but are not limited to l perfusion sinks l surgery tables l necropsy tables l euthanasia tables l in vitro procedure tables l EEG ante tables l any other table design required by the customer All tables are ventilated usually downdraft or backdraft if the customer prefers Fixed or adjustable height tables are also available and sinks spray hose and wash down sparge facilities are fitted as specified 88 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Contact us at Steel Line Ltd 415 Petre Street Sheffield S4 8LL T 44 0 114 231 7330 F 44 0 114 256 0330 E colin campbell steelline co uk www steelline co uk STERIS Ltd STERIS Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of infection control products Our technologies are effective against biological and chemical contamination and are critical to industries that require the highest levels of control to ensure the continuity of their operations STERIS is uniquely positioned to address these concerns with a combination of capital equipment consumables and services For this year s Congress our focused technology is vaporised hydrogen peroxide VHP developed by STERIS over 20 years ago STERIS VHP is a dry gaseous process used for the bio decontamination of enclosures rooms HVAC systems etc It has EPA approval against a wide range of micro organisms including bacterial spores and as the technology is a dry process it has excellent compatibility with materials of construction The gas can penetrate through HEPA filters especially important where it is necessary to retain the integrity of high containment or aseptic areas Since the only by products are water vapour and oxygen it is a residue free process Our STERIS VHP bio decontamination service is available to address enclosure de contaminations microbial outbreaks or facility contamination on an emergency or routine preventative basis Contact us on www sterislifesciences com for more information on our products including STERIS VHP Contact us at STERIS Ltd Steris House Jays Close Viables Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4AX T 44 0 1256 840400 E ukireland steris com www sterislifesciences com Surrey Diagnostics Ltd Surrey Diagnostics Ltd offers a comprehensive range of microbiological testing and health monitoring for all species of laboratory animals including a full range of serology bacteriology parasitology and high quality histopathology We also offer a full range of tests for Zebrafish and Xenopus Our PCR laboratory offers a number of specialist PCR services including the detection of helicobacters mycoplasmas viruses and pneumocystis carinii via the PCR method We also offer the genotyping of GM mouse and rat colonies Our ENVIROSCREEN section offers a full range of environmental monitoring services including LAA monitoring as well as viable air surface water counts and air particulates We are also the approved distributor for the AiroCide in the UK Ireland and Finland The AiroCide is not a filter the AiroCide is an air cleansing system using UV light and a patented catalyst system to destroy over 99 of organic contaminants In an animal facility the AiroCide can significantly reduce the risk of personnel becoming sensitised to Laboratory Animal Allergens Trade Exhibition 89

Trade Exhibition Tecniplast UK Ltd Over 60 years of perfect partnership for your laboratory animal equipment With a passion for innovation Tecniplast have been at the heart of housing solutions for laboratory animals for over 60 years The team continues with their commitment to the industry forming the perfect partnership for all of your laboratory animal equipment needs The range consists of l animal caging for all laboratory species including IVCs and conventional caging l aquatics solutions now including a truly innovative Tritone automated fish feeding l laminar airflow technology products include cage changing stations bio safety stations downflow booths bedding disposal systems and airshowers l washing disinfection and logistics equipment ranging from bottle washers and fillers rack washers cabinet washers and tunnel washers decontamination locks l automation from partial to fully automated systems to assist with ergonomics standardisation of procedure and throughput l customised solutions all specific to your facility l servicing of equipment helping you to keep the equipment in your facility up and running Tecniplast founded in 1949 remains Europe s premier manufacturer of specialist laboratory animal equipment Be sure to visit us at our stand to view our latest innovation products Contact us at Tecniplast UK Ltd BCM Box 3058 London WC1N 3XX T 44 0 845 050 4556 F 44 0 845 050 4557 E info tecniplastuk com www tecniplastuk com The Cube Ltd The Cube specialises in delivering high quality cost effective design and support services to those who are involved in building new or refurbishing existing research facilities incorporating in vivo or in vitro functions Uniquely we also provide all the essential services required pre and post the design and build phase which are crucial to the successful completion and operation of a finished project Our portfolio of successfully completed projects includes prestigious clients such as universities pharmaceutical companies and national research centres in the UK Saudi Arabia and Ireland We have a good track record of meeting barrier and containment requirements that enable a purpose designed facility to comply with the necessary critical standards Our in vitro laboratory solutions can incorporate maximum flexibility and future proofing We have completed projects achieving large savings in energy costs whilst maintaining or improving the quality of the environment We deliver independent allergen and respiratory dust monitoring services to a large number of research facilities and have gained a strong reputation for the quality of feedback post report Our very popular decontamination service can enable you to hand over facilities safely to contractors or prepare them for occupation Our clinical cleaning and disinfection services are particularly useful in situations where barriers have broken or contagious health issues need remedial action 92 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition The Cube offers a wide range of services including independent monitoring of those environmental parameters required to comply with European Directive 2010 63 EU Contact us at The Cube Ltd St John s Innovation Park Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS T 44 0 1223 420252 F 44 0 1223 420844 E info thecube eu com www thecube eu com Transnetyx Inc Transnetyx provides affordable fast and accurate genotyping using its fully automated genotyping process that utilise qPCR for detecting transgenic knock out knock in conditional and single base mutations Transnetyx works with laboratories around the world enabling biotechnology pharmaceuticals and research institutions the ability to better devote their resources to their research goals Having performed nearly 30 million successful reactions at 99 998 accuracy Transnetyx not only guarantees turnaround times but also the accuracy of its genotyping results Highlights of our service include l 24 and 72 hour turn around times l easy online secure order submission average time to place an order Only 5 minutes l printable results reported via our secure website l real time PCR processing with QC l 99 998 accuracy based off of nearly 38 million reactions on more than 5 million samples Transnetyx Inc will be available throughout the day and will be offering an IAT Congress exclusive 50 FREE sample offer for all new customers who register during the event or at www transnetyx com Simply use the promotion code IATCongress when setting up your account For more information contact David Porteous at dporteous transnetyx com Contact us at Transnetyx Inc 8110 Cordova Road Suite 119 Cordova Tennessee 38016 USA T 1 901 507 0476 F 1 901 507 0480 E customerservice transnetyx com www transnetyx com UNO Roestvaststaal BV The identification of individual laboratory animals has become more and more important Until recently it was very expensive to introduce the use of RFID transponders into your facility this has now changed UNO can offer you three types of transponders and matching readers all at very reasonable costs Our programme also includes a number of readers varying from a simple hand held reader that just shows you the transponder number to a sophisticated reader and software combination to introduce not only the transponder number but also a number of observations codes etc Last but not least we are happy to introduce our caliper system Trade Exhibition 93

Trade Exhibition which allows you to introduce data like ID number weight and f i measured tumour growth into a data sheet More information on this is available on request UNO is a well known supplier of a wide range of housing products for the laboratory animal market Next to our standard line of housing products UNO has a very successful engineering department which is constantly working to improve the quality of the products and integrating specific customer needs into standard products The demand for anaesthesia equipment that can be used for small laboratory animals has increased substantially Following this trend UNO has been and still is actively involved in the design and manufacture of complete anaesthesia systems even for the smallest animals We aim to not only supply the products but also make sure that once they have arrived at your facility we will support the set up and use of the systems UNO provides a wide range of products and services to help you as a laboratory researcher to obtain the most suitable and fitting infusion set up for your goal A range of handling restraint and capture equipment is available in order not only to safeguard personnel while handling animals but also to handle the animal in a safe and secure way Contact us at UNO Roestvaststaal BV PO Box 15 NL 6900 AA Zevenaar The Netherlands T 31 316 524451 F 31 316 523785 E info unobv com www unobv com Veltek Associates Inc Since 1981 Veltek Associates Inc VAI has been a global leader and supplier of innovative contamination control products to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries VAI is an EPA and FDA registered manufacturing facility located in Malvern Pennsylvania USA Along with our proven contamination products we also have a wide range of high quality process cleaning detergents for laboratory animal facilities called Cage2Wash Our detergents are available in various pack sizes sterile and non sterile and with all relevant documentation Where Veltek excels at assisting customers in particular is our approach to helping identify the appropriate detergent to achieve programme optimisation Cleaning performance success and cleaning validation support can be realised by implementing scientific rationale to the detergent selection process Please feel free to call by our stand for further assistance Contact us at Veltek Associates Inc 15 Lee Boulevard Malvern Pennsylvania 19355 1234 USA T 353 87 0506766 E rmooney sterile com Vet Tech Solutions Ltd Welcome to Vet Tech Solutions VTS a company that prides itself in going that extra mile for its valued customers We have a dedicated professional in house team to help you with design concepts which can be bespoke or difficult to find solutions for 94 Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibition Our team works with 3D CAD and provides all the necessary drawings in order for you to view prior to ordering You will see exactly what your product will look like when manufactured We offer a wide range of anaesthetic equipment from basic models to more advanced systems They can be bespoke as needed mobile or stationery cylinder or for piped gases We also offer an extensive range of euthanasing equipment We are specialists in producing home cage euthanasing systems All follow the rising concentration guidelines Again systems can be mobile or stationey cylinder or piped gas depending on your facilities VTS manufacture the VetScav a Health and Safety conscious weighing mechanism for waste gases used in conjunction with a portable active Scavenging Unit ASU These are some of the companies VTS represent Optilia offer a range of camera microscope systems Dycem decontaminant flooring system that removes dirt and particles from foot a and wheel traffic entering your unit produce a range of containment products which includes air showers Esco laminar flow hoods and safety cabinets New product range of CO2 incubators now available Marstons designed and manufactured down draught tables VTS are also the joint developer of the CurVet Rat Simulator Training Aid As well as the above Newgenn surgery items identification and instruments go to making up the VTS extensive range of products available We look forward to seeing you at Congress 2013 Contact us at Vet Tech Solutions Ltd Unit 17 Daneside Business Park Congleton Cheshire CW12 1UN T 44 0 1260 274333 F 44 0 1260 278822 E info vet tech co uk www vet tech co uk Williton Box Company Williton Box Company manufactures and supplies animal transportation boxes to customers within the UK and internationally We are able to supply from our comprehensive range of styles and sizes a shipping container to satisfy most requirements Whilst our boxes remain suitable for all land based travel we have produced a range of boxes that conform to the guidelines set out by the International Air Transport Association making them suitable for shipping by air Our range of containers are manufactured from twinwall polypropylene and corrugated cardboard and represent a secure environment and an economical method for the movement of animals Contact us at Williton Box Company Egrove Way Williton Industrial Estate Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4TB T 44 0 1984 632538 F 44 0 1984 633050 E admin willitonbox co uk www willitonbox co uk Trade Exhibition 95